Facilities Technician

Title: Facilities Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $46,000-50,000

Pay Band:

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: CSC General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Facilities Technicians provide a variety of skilled trades services that support the efficient and effective delivery of JYF’s mission. This position will perform a wide variety of skilled trades tasks in a timely and professional manner. The position will perform tasks including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrician, and other buildings trades. These duties include but are not limited to, three primary Foundation Sites. (Jamestown Settlement, Emerson Central Support Complex and the American Revolutionary Museum at Yorktown.)

Documents preventive maintenance task in Asset Essentials. Closes work orders with labor recorded within two business days of work being completed. Includes stock parts and non-stock parts used when completing work orders.

Demonstration of no complaints from the interpretative or exhibits staff of work occurring during visitor hours that would interrupt the visitor's experience, without prior authorization.

The position also supports other skilled trades functions as needed, and during on-call rotations. This position has been deemed "Designated Employee" as defined in Policy No. 1.35 DHRM - Emergency Closing

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Carpentry, HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing principles, practices, and techniques, to include demonstrated experience in utilities work.

Basic understanding of electrical systems, repairs and replacement of switches, fixtures, breakers and other equipment.

Understanding of local, state and federal building codes.

Skilled in:

The use of electric, manual and diagnostic tools related to the duties of the position.

Carpentry as well as drywall, carpet or other flooring, various door repair and replacements, including closure mechanisms and ADA equipment.

Working on HVAC systems, fans, blowers, boilers, chillers and other related equipment.

General plumbing, working with fixtures, piping and other equipment.

Demonstrated abilities:

Work with a variety of people, install fixtures, and perform repairs.

Effectively communicate orally and in writing and follow oral and written instructions.

Read technical instructions, blueprints and drawings.

Ability to work from heights, ladders or scaffolding, and in confined spaces.

Must be able to lift weights up to 75 lbs.

Additional Considerations

Any certifications, education, or training in the skilled trades.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Lee Shelhorse

Phone: 757-253-4553

Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.