General Campus Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Fork Union Military Academy, an all-boys boarding school located in the beautiful central Virginia region near Charlottesville, Richmond, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Mission

Fork Union Military Academy's Mission is to educate, develop, and inspire young men in a college preparatory, Christian, military structured environment. Cadets build character and learn leadership, independence, responsibility and discipline in a setting that encourages mental, physical, and spiritual growth. In this mission, our staff members are at the heart of our Academy environment.

Description

Team members shall be willing to adhere to, encourage, and inspire Cadets to embrace the Academy's mission and core values; as well as encourage such behavior with their team members. Cadet safety and quality of environment is our top priority. Our housekeeping staff is a crucial element on campus. We are looking for motivated individuals whom are willing to assist us in offering our Cadets an outstanding service.

Essential Job Functions

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

General Duties/Responsibilities:

The maintenance technician is responsible for inspecting the building, grounds, and equipment to identify any deficiencies and ensure all areas are in proper working condition. They handle necessary repairs and maintenance through work orders and are also tasked with installing equipment and appliances as needed. Compliant with all company safety regulations, the technician promptly responds to repair and maintenance requests and reports any issues to the maintenance supervisor. They assist with storm clean-up around the campus and collaborate with the maintenance team and contractors as required. Additionally, they load and unload tools and equipment into work vehicles, follow written and verbal instructions, and utilize various tools, including power, hand, electric, and plumbing tools, to maintain and repair the facility.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expected hours of scheduling should remain flexible. Daily shifts run from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday-Friday
• Hours of work may be conditionally flexible during seasonal events, or as directed by the Academy's needs
  
• Must be able to communicate verbally with managers and supervisors
• Must successfully pass a background check and participate in random drug testing

Education and Experience:

• Prior maintenance experience preferred
• Fork Union Military Academy is a veteran friendly employer

Physical Requirements:

The position requires physical stamina and flexibility to perform various tasks. The individual must be able to climb up to five flights of stairs as necessary and lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds when required. The role also demands the ability to sit, stand, twist, kneel, or squat depending on the task at hand, as well as raise arms overhead to perform specific duties. The technician should be prepared for prolonged periods of standing, sitting, or working on a project, depending on the demands of the job.

Discover a rewarding career at Fork Union Military Academy, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a team committed to excellence.