Facilities & Grounds Technician — Day Shift

Sunnyside Communities; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Uniform Reimbursement

License Reimbursement

On-Site Wellness Center

Job summary

Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Buildings & Grounds Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and campus upkeep. You’ll handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry tasks and support facility operations to create a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

This full-time, day-shift role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of general maintenance experience. A Virginia driver’s license and strong customer service skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general maintenance/repairs is preferred.
• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions, and take appropriate action based on the information available.
• Must have basic working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and heating & cooling (HVAC).
• Current Virginia driver’s license and meets driver eligibility requirements per Sunnyside policy HR069 preferred.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance tasks to identify and resolve potential concerns before they can disrupt daily operations.
• Complete work orders regularly, complete instructions for assigned tasks and essential daily functions; ask for clarification if information is unclear.
• Promptly address and complete maintenance requests, and perform necessary repairs to various systems within the facility. Including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, and general building upkeep.
• Ensure support for facility operations.
• Create and maintain a safe, efficient, and pleasant environment for all occupants.
• Record and report all time and materials used for projects.
• Safely use a wide variety of tools necessary for various jobs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, complete within reasonable time frames.
• Assist with and/or complete emergency maintenance tasks, and obtain support if needed.
• Correct problems or recommend necessary contract services.
• Report and/or correct unsafe working conditions or equipment to supervisors immediately.
• Return all equipment to the proper location timely, and keep workstations and work sites neat and orderly.
• Assist with room set-up and tear-down for events.
• Assist with emergency drills; fire drills, elopements, etc.
• Remove snow and ice from campus roadways, driveways, parking lots, walkways, entrances, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Decision making

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sunnyside Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Buildings & Grounds Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and campus upkeep. You’ll handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry tasks and support facility operations to create a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

This full-time, day-shift role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of general maintenance experience. A Virginia driver’s license and strong customer service skills are preferred.