Athletics Facilities Technician: Grounds & Maintenance

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,485; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Athletics invites applications for a Shop Technician to support the Facilities and Game Operations office. The role maintains athletic buildings and grounds, operates hand and power tools, and may work independently or as part of a team to complete projects and event setups.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate’s, bachelor’s, or technical certificate preferred) and at least one year of groundskeeping, machine maintenance, or general

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; associate’s, bachelor’s, or technical certificate preferred.
• At least one year of groundskeeping, machine maintenance, or general labor experience.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate rental equipment such as a bobcat, loaders, and other heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools and perform maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Perform or oversee repairs that pose health or safety risks by informing supervisor.
• Assist with projects, event set‑ups, conversions, and routine work orders; work independently or with the Shop Supervisor.

Skills

Tool operation

Independent work

Teamwork

Manual labor

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s/Bachelor’s/technical certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Virginia's Department of Athletics invites applications for a Shop Technician to support the Facilities and Game Operations office. The role maintains athletic buildings and grounds, operates hand and power tools, and may work independently or as part of a team to complete projects and event setups.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (associate’s, bachelor’s, or technical certificate preferred) and at least one year of groundskeeping, machine maintenance, or general