General Maintenance Senior Technician - Day Shift

Virginia Jobs
US - Virginia - Harrisonburg
July 4, 2024

Working Title:General Maintenance Senior Technician - Day ShiftState Role Title:Trades Technician III

Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100255 - Trades/Shops E&G

Pay Rate:Minimum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $38,000

Is this a JMU only position?No

Is this a grant-funded position?No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

Beginning Review Date:7/9/2024

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: JMUEmployment

General Information:

JMU is currently accepting applications for a General Maintenance Senior Technician, This is a day shift position, generally 7:30am - 4:00pm with some scheduling flexibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Electrical duties to include: Installation, repair, removal and replacement of lighting fixtures; removal of ballasts and replacement with hard wired lighting; repair and maintenance of lighting in ceiling fans; replacement and testing of receptacles, light switches, lighting timers and motion detectors; work on emergency lighting circuits to include replacement of batteries and exit lights.
•Plumbing duties to include: Troubleshooting, repair, replacement and installation of various plumbing accessories; replacement of flush valves, vacuum seals, spuds, flush handles; replacement of faucets and supply lines; testing of and adding salt to water conditioners and/or softeners on campus; troubleshooting auto flushers on toilets
•Carpentry duties to include: Installation, repair, servicing and maintenance of a variety of ceiling, floor and wall surfaces; replacement of hinges and door knobs; repair of furniture in dorms to include desks, drawers, chairs, etc.; installation and repair of door closers; installation of pictures and shelving; replacement of ceiling grids and tiles.
•Fabrication, repair and maintenance of a variety of building fixtures consisting of wood, plastic and other materials.
•This position requires rotating on-call responsibilities and provides coverage for emergency maintenance calls during the shift.

Qualifications:

•Considerable knowledge of the building maintenance crafts and systems, doors, locks, other closures and hardware, plaster, paint, carpentry, masonry, floor surface maintenance and repair, furniture repair, plumbing and electrical and HVAC.
•Ability to make apprentice level electrical, carpentry, plumbing repairs and perform moderately difficult trades/utilities work.
•Ability to work independently and be self-motivated to take initiative.
•Ability to work well with others and communicate and motive others.
•Ability to perform manual labor.
•A valid drivers license is required for this position. Must be at least 19 years of age and have held a valid drivers license for a minimum of 24 months.

Additional Posting Information:Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: ***.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at *** or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

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