Building Maintenance Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is seeking a Building Maintenance Lead to oversee and maintain our downtown campus infrastructure. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural systems, with emphasis on preventative maintenance and project support.

The Lead will diagnose complex equipment issues, interpret blueprints, and mentor maintenance staff while ensuring compliance with safety standards and college guidelines. Full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance repair across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural systems.
• High School or G.E.D. diploma required; driver's license required.
• 4+ years of building maintenance experience preferred (commercial/industrial).
• Journeyman Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing license highly recommended; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, repair, testing, and installation of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural systems.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and campus projects.
• Participate in after-hours call-back and emergency tasks as needed.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and campus drawings; maintain maintenance records.
• Serve as technical resource within Facilities Department and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Technical problem solving

Leadership

Education

High School or G.E.D. diploma

Job description

Title: Building Maintenance Lead

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $62,500 - $64,500

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

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.

Minimum 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.