Building Maintenance Lead

Virginia Community Colleges; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Building Maintenance Lead at Reynolds Downtown Campus is responsible for a safe, reliable and efficient infrastructure, promoting maintenance best practices and safety standards. The role acts as a technical resource for the maintenance team.

It performs inspection, repair, troubleshooting, testing and installation of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical and structural systems, supports preventive maintenance and campus projects, and participates in after-hours tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; driver’s license required.
• 4+ years of building maintenance experience preferred.
• 4+ years of commercial or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Journeyman electrical, HVAC, or plumbing license is highly recommended.
• Leadership experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and structural systems.
• Assist with complex repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Participate in after-hours calls and call-back program.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Maintain records for inspections, maintenance, and compliance.

Skills

Building maintenance

Leadership

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Building Maintenance Lead

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79033-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 28300027

Agency

Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Division

Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $62,500 - $64,500

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category

EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

As scheduled by the supervisor. Evenings and weekend work may be required.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Building Maintenance Lead is responsible for helping maintain a safe, reliable, and efficient infrastructure system at the Reynolds Downtown Campus. This position promotes a safe work environment by demonstrating best maintenance practices, supporting compliance with safety standards, and serving as a technical resource for the maintenance team.

The Lead performs advanced maintenance work involving the inspection, repair, troubleshooting, testing, replacement, and installation of electrical, plumbing, HVAC , mechanical, and structural systems. The position assists with complex repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and campus projects while helping ensure that maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards.
The Building Maintenance Lead participates in the call-back program and assists with after-hours tasks when needed.

The position requires proficiency in utilizing campus software systems, email communication, Microsoft applications, and other College-supported technologies. The Lead must be capable of diagnosing complex equipment Issues, identifying appropriate corrective actions, and supporting the implementation of maintenance solutions.

The role also requires the ability to interpret both paper and digital blueprints, drawings schematics, diagrams, one-line diagrams, dimensions, and related technical documents. The Lead assists with maintaining records associated with inspections, preventive maintenance, compliance activities, and campus infrastructure. The position serves as a technical resource by sharing knowledge, assisting with difficult maintenance issues, and supporting the efficient operation of the Facilities Department in accordance with departmental, College, and state guidelines.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Applies appropriate knowledge and skills involved In all major to minor aspects of building maintenance repair, or replacement of building systems per vendors’ instructions/manuals, standards and practices within the trade, codes and/or supervisor’s instructions.

High School or G.E.D. diploma required. Driver’s license required.

4+ years of building maintenance experience preferred. 4+ years of commercial or industrial experience preferred.

Journeyman Electrical, HVAC , or Plumbing license is highly recommended. t + years of leadership recommended.

Additional Considerations

Employee will support the College’s SWAM (Small, Women and Minority) Procurement Plan

Reads and understands the college’s SWAM plan and actively supports and works towards meeting the goals set within the plan when making purchases for the college.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees Yes

Required Travel

Travel between campuses.

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4785P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Agency Employee Only - E

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/01/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/16/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.reynolds.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current full-time or part-time employee of Reynolds Community College? (This recruitment is open only to current full-time and part-time employees of Reynolds)
• YES
• NO

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Certificate
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• License
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)