Facilities Technician Residence Life

Working Title: Facilities Technician

State Role Title:Trades Technician III

Position Type:Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Student Life and Involvement

Department: 300000 - Residence Life Admin

Pay Rate:Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $45000 - $47479

Is this a JMU only positionYes. This is a JMU only recruitment only current JMU employees are eligible to apply.

Is this a grant-funded positionNo

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionN/A

Beginning Review Date:10/01/2025

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU) were more than just a publicly funded institution were a vibrant welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation collaboration and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

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Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation sick leave parental leave community service leave and 19 paid holidays annually.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources events and support.
Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU we believe in Being the Change and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow contribute meaningfully and feel supported every step of the way.

Discover what makes JMU a great place to work: Information:

The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is accepting applications for a Facilities Technician. The Office of Residence Life is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success respect personal growth and responsibility to ones community.

The Facilities Technician reports to the Assistant Director of Business Operations and supports the mission of the Office of Residence Life by providing management of residential facilities for the department. The successful candidate will ensure that the residential environment is safe clean well-maintained and they will provide supervision and guidance to employees.

The Facilities Technician will be part of the Residence Life team that serves 6700 residential students on a campus with 33 residential buildings that is continuing to grow. We are a close-knit department with 35 full-time staff members and over 250 student staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Facilities Technician will support the mission of Residence Life by ensuring the residential environment is safe clean well-maintained and contributes to student education and development.

Leadership Management and Supervision:

• Provides leadership for Residence Life by managing all residential facilities and assessing needs and conditions
• Performs regulardetailed inspections of all residential facilities
• Supervises a team of student staff during the academic year and full-time wage employees during the summer
• Has the necessary knowledge skillsand abilities to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Knows understands and supports divisional values and incorporates these values into daily interactions decisions and annual goals.

Resource Management:

• Maintains furniture inventory in all residence halls and in warehouse.
• Serves as primary contact for vendors supplying resources to the residence halls

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders:

• Works closely with external contractors to ensure complete and accurate work to meet departmental and student needs
• Acts as a liaison with JMU Facilities Management

Serves on Committees:

• Represents Residence Life on various committees as needed

Student and Staff Engagement:

• Engages with residential students as needed to stay attuned to their ever-changing facilities needs.
• Directly supervises a team of student staff members

Qualifications:

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Supervision and/or experience managing/leading a group
• Problem solving/schedule organization
• Experience with inventory management
• Experience with inspections and accompanying documentation

Additional Considerations:

• Forklift experience and operation of larger vehicles

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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.

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