Facilities & Equipment Technician
Facilities & Equipment Technician
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FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park located in Richmond Virginia with many unique experiences for all to enjoy including the historic Maymont Mansion The Robins Nature Center arboretum formal gardens and habitats for native Virginia wildlife and farm animals. With seasonal events programs and rental spaces over 800000 guests enjoy Maymont yearly. Since 1975 Maymont has been maintained and operated by the nonprofit Maymont Foundation committed to creating experiences that delight educate and inspire its guests.
The Maymont Foundation is seeking a full-time Facilities and Equipment Technician. This position will perform semiskilled maintenance duties and conduct routine inspections to ensure proper upkeep of Maymonts buildings vehicles and service equipment. The position will be hands-on in receiving prioritizing and completing the daily assigned work orders. The Facilities and Equipment Technician reports to the Manager of Facilities and Equipment.
Essential Functions Include:
- Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance for facilities and equipment including but not limited to; HVAC carpentry painting plumbing electrical custodial and light to heavy-duty equipment repairs and maintenance
- Performs routine preventive maintenance on fleet vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: lubrication and oil changes; brake wheel tire and battery services; and belt hose headlight and basic component replacements.
- Conducts routine inspections and maintenance of heating electrical and air conditioning equipment; replaces filters; and identifies and reports more complex maintenance needs to manager
- Inspects all facilities to ensure public safety reports potentially hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs and responds accordingly
- Maintains vehicles and equipment performs minor repairs
- Receives completes and documents maintenance requests in the organizations work-order system
- Actively participates in the positive development of other facilities maintenance team members and the development of the teams technical knowledge
- Collaborates with staff including facility rentals public safety animal care and historic resources to ensure smooth delivery of service to visitors staff and external facilities rental customers
- Supports the organizations mission and vision including assisting with special events programs and activities across Maymont
- Assists with other duties and other tasks as assigned
Competencies:
- Ability to operate standard maintenance equipment while applying safety standards to prevent hazards
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision
- Ability to follow safe work practices including workplace safety policies and procedures
- Ability to read and interpret product labels and maintain appropriate records
- Willingness to serve the public and represent the Foundation with courtesy and professionalism
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle under a valid Virginia drivers license
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to work flexible shifts including nights weekends special events and holidays
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum three years of experience in facility and equipment maintenance plus 1 year of related specialized or technical training in electrical plumbing and/or carpentry are required
Physical Demands:
- Frequent sitting standing walking and talking for extended periods
- Frequent climbing bending stooping and lifting of 50 - 100 lbs
- Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid-time-off and health dental vision disability and life insurance.
FLSA Status: Full-Time Hourly
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will employment relationship.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Maymont Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
** Ability to pass a background check needed
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
