Campus Maintenance Technician

Stuart Hall School; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stuart Hall School in Staunton, VA is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to support the daily care, maintenance, and operation of the school's buildings, grounds, equipment, and other assets. This is a hands-on, 12-month role requiring reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in a school setting.

This is a 12-month, full-time, hourly position paying $16-18/hour. Previous maintenance experience is helpful but not required; the right candidate will be observant, willing to pitch in, and

Qualifications

• Interest in maintenance, facilities work, and the skilled trades, with a willingness to learn new skills on the job.
• Dependability and the ability to follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and ask questions when needed.
• Good judgment and common sense when performing hands-on work and responding to unfamiliar situations.
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of work.
• Ability to use a computer and learn the school's work order system
• Ability to manage assigned work and time effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.
• Friendly, respectful, and professional demeanor.
• Willingness to learn and follow school-specific procedures.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged standing and walking; bending, kneeling, and reaching; lifting and moving materials and equipment up to 50 pounds; performing manual labor such as furniture moves and snow removal; and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, based on school needs.
• Valid driver's license required, as well as the ability to pass a background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair work across campus, including basic building repairs, grounds upkeep, preventive maintenance, and general facilities work.
• Complete routine operational tasks such as trash removal, moving furniture and supplies, deliveries, event setup and breakdown, and other practical work needed to support the school.
• Complete assigned work orders and use the school's work order system.
• Learn to perform basic maintenance tasks safely and correctly, including simple plumbing repairs, painting and patching, hardware replacement, furniture repair, filter changes, basic exterior maintenance, and similar work.
• Follow the direction and priorities established by the Team Lead and communicate when additional materials, assistance, information, or outside expertise may be needed.
• Follow established safety, security, and operational procedures and promptly report hazards, damage, unsecured areas, equipment problems, or other concerns to the Team Lead.
• Help maintain the security of campus by properly securing buildings, rooms, gates, vehicles, tools, equipment, and maintenance spaces.
• Participate in grounds and seasonal work as assigned, including mowing, leaf removal, landscaping, snow and ice removal, gutter cleaning, and general exterior upkeep.
• Participate in larger projects during school breaks and summer months, including renovations, classroom and office moves, deep cleaning, preventive maintenance, and special campus projects.
• Participate in emergency response, severe-weather preparation, snow removal, and other urgent facilities work.
• Assist with the care of school vehicles and facilities equipment, including cleaning, basic inspections, transportation, and other assigned fleet-related tasks.
• Work occasional overtime, evenings, or weekends as required to support emergencies, campus operations, and special events, including school picnics, Family Weekend, Commencement, and other major events.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to urgent after-hours facilities needs as assigned.
• Fill in as a backup school bus driver when coverage is needed (CDL not required).

Job description

Stuart Hall School in Staunton, VA is seeking a Maintenance Team Member to support the daily care, maintenance, and operation of the school's buildings, grounds, equipment, and other assets. This is a hands-on, 12-month role requiring reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in a school setting.

This is a 12-month, full-time, hourly position paying $16-18/hour. Previous maintenance experience is helpful but not required; the right candidate will be observant, willing to pitch in, and