Building and Grounds Technician

Warren Whitney; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate

Job summary

George Washington Foundation in Fredericksburg, VA seeks an energetic, entry-level maintenance assistant to support mowing, repairs, security and improvements at Ferry Farm and the Historic Kenmore. Responsibilities include lawn care (about 65%), general carpentry, plumbing, painting (about 30%), and cross-department support for events and emergencies.

Must lift over 50 lbs, work in all weather, and be available some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of tools and equipment (mowers, power tools, excavators and hand tools).
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lawn cutting, week whacking and other landscape maintenance.
• General carpentry, plumbing, painting and related tasks to maintain properties and structures.
• Support for event setup, emergency response efforts and other service requests within Buildings and Grounds.

Skills

Basic tools knowledge

Able to work evenings/weekends

Verbal and written communication

Driver's license

Tools

Mowers

Power tools

Excavators

Hand tools

Job description

Nonprofit organization, focused on historic preservation, is searching for an energetic individual with entry-level experience in the trades to assist with the mowing, repair, maintenance, security and improvement of properties and structures within Ferry Farm and the Historic Kenmore. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Lawn cutting, week whacking and other landscape maintenance (approx. 65% of the job).
• General carpentry, plumbing, painting and other tasks to maintain the properties and structures. (approx. 30% of the job).
• Work across departments to provide support for event setup, emergency response efforts and all other service requests within the Buildings and Grounds scope of work. (5%)

Skills and Requirements:

• Must have a basic knowledge of tools and equipment, i.e. mowers, power tools, excavators and misc. hand tools.
• Must be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must be able to perform work at heights over 20 feet.

Benefits

• A full benefits package is available to full-time staff including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution and match and paid time off. Occasional OT at 1.5 hourly rate.

Hourly Pay up to $18 per hour based on experience.

The George Washington Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment that does not discriminate based on race, gender, or religion.

Offer conditioned on passing DSS background checks.