Campus Maintenance Technician - Electrical & Plumbing

Cape Henry Collegiate School, Inc.; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,904,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

Cape Henry Collegiate is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to support the Operations Department in Virginia Beach. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining campus electrical and plumbing systems, with a Monday–Friday schedule 1:00pm–9:30pm and potential event hours.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in commercial/institutional maintenance, strong safety practices, and the ability to work independently using an electronic work order system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of commercial, institutional, multifamily, industrial, military, hospitality, or similarly complex building-maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and complete common building repairs safely.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, follow verbal and written instructions, and determine when work requires a licensed contractor.
• Ability to interpret work orders, production schedules, diagrams, and room layouts.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience using an electronic work‑order system, or the ability to learn one, as well as email and other routine workplace applications.
• Ability to safely climb and work from step ladders, extension ladders, fixed vertical ladders, elevated work platforms, and scissor lifts.
• Ability to work safely at elevated locations, including flat roofs, while following applicable fall‑protection and equipment‑safety requirements.
• Ability to remain physically active throughout the workday, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and reaching, and to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move equipment, furniture, supplies, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the school’s required background and driving‑record screenings.
• Electrical, plumbing, OSHA, or related trade training or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and complete commercial building repairs, with particular emphasis on electrical and plumbing systems.
• Troubleshoot lighting, switches, receptacles, breakers, fixtures, drains, toilets, faucets, valves, water heaters, and related building components within the employee’s qualifications and applicable code requirements.
• Perform general carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, ceiling, door, and hardware repairs.
• Prioritize, and complete work orders based on safety, operational urgency, event schedules, and campus needs. Use the electronic work order system to track work order progress.
• Work independently and remain productive by completing preventive maintenance and building inspections and identifying appropriate organization, campus‑upkeep, and other proactive tasks.
• Support campus events through set‑up and break‑down, as well as furniture and equipment moves as needed.
• Secure assigned facilities and report safety, security, or building‑system concerns.
• Safely use and maintain common hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and maintenance equipment, selecting the appropriate tools and materials for assigned work.
• Maintain orderly work areas, shops, mechanical spaces, tools, and supplies.
• Follow established safety procedures and complete work in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and school requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic work order system

Job description

Cape Henry Collegiate is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to support the Operations Department in Virginia Beach. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining campus electrical and plumbing systems, with a Monday–Friday schedule 1:00pm–9:30pm and potential event hours.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in commercial/institutional maintenance, strong safety practices, and the ability to work independently using an electronic work order system.