Residential Maintenance Technician Helper

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts college for women with a long history of forging female leaders. Sweet Briar College is repeatedly named by the US News and World Report as one of the most innovative liberal arts colleges in the nation. Sweet Briar College is growing rapidly, attracting students who are drawn to it for its excellent liberal arts program, coupled with distinctive programs in women leadership, engineering, sustainability, arts and its legendary equestrian program.

Its finances are robust, and validated by balanced budget and positive bond ratings.

Located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Its campus is one of the nation’s most spectacular, replete with nature sanctuaries, lakes, forests, trails, and most recently, vineyards, apiary and greenhouses.

The College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women’s colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. The women's leadership core curriculum is innovative and energizing.

When students graduate, they are persuasive communicators who know how to think on their feet and bring people together. No matter what they study or where they go, Sweet Briar women are prepared to lead. The campus community is a family of faculty, staff, coaches, and alumnae who support and encourage students and each other. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, students lead research, ask questions and forge supportive relationships with faculty that can last for decades.

Job Title: Residential Maintenance Technician Helper

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports To: Sr. Director of Physical Plant

Job Summary/Objective: Sweet Briar seeks a person capable of independently performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and/or preventive maintenance specific to our own campus housing units. This person will support the Residential Maintenance Technician by working jointly as well as independently on prioritized tasks.

Position Type/Expected

Work Hours:

Full Time, Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm;
On-Call work and some weekend work will be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities:

• Rough and finish carpentry including cabinet work, and sheetrock.
• Install and Repair wood, metal, and vinyl doors/windows.
• Install, replace or repair locks.
• Patching and painting.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Change out faucets, commodes and handle minor plumbing issues.
• Changing HVAC filters.
• Minor electric work including ceiling fan installation, receptacle replacement, and troubleshooting.
• Fabricates/repairs wood and or concrete.
• Assist Contractors in locating and gaining access to facilities.
• Repairs all types of roofs, roof drains and flashing, cleans and repairs gutters.
• Assists other departments with inclement weather clean up.
• Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and well-organized work environment including your work vehicle.
• Assures the safe and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Assist in preparation of graduation and other college functions as directed by supervisor.
• Responds to On-Call emergencies by assuring prompt resolution to problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to read blueprints and drawings and possess specific knowledge of building construction and maintenance of facilities.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and other equipment such as forklift, drills, saws.
• Must have basic mathematical skills plus good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid VA driver license or ability to get one and be approved by our insurance company to drive our vehicles.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an educational and or residential setting.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced and often changing.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without supervision.
• Both indoor and outdoor environments in varying types of weather.

Physical Demands: Ability to walk a large, rural campus, lift 80 lbs., and work from a ladder.

Travel: Occasional town trips to pick up needed supplies.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.