Facility Maintenance Technician

Chesterfield County, VA; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) in Chesterfield County seeks a Facility Maintenance Technician to support the Facility and Housing program. The role covers HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and related trade tasks in county buildings and homes located across the area. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years in building trades.

Pre-employment drug testing and FBI background checks apply; a valid driver’s license is required. Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in building trades (HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, groundskeeping, or heavy equipment operation).
• Experience changing GFI/GFCI preferred; HVAC or trades licensing/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing HVAC, electrical, painting, carpentry, plumbing, locksmith and other trade work.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Assemble and move office furniture and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building and grounds equipment.
• Conduct regular maintenance and inspections of residential home systems.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, parts used, and work orders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Groundskeeping

Tool operation

Record keeping

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Grounds equipment

Light and heavy equipment

Job description

Who We Are

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. Did you know that 50% of repair calls could have been avoided by routine maintenance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy being responsible for the smooth operation and upkeep of various facilities and ensuring operational efficiency? Great! We are currently seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to be a part of our Facility and Housing program!

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; three years of experience in building trades such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry or plumbing, and groundskeeping or heavy equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience changing ground fault interrupter (GFI)/ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) preferred; HVAC or tradesman licensing/certification preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in building maintenance and repair and grounds keeping. Ability to operate grounds equipment and hand and power tools; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead, and working in awkward positions without choice or variety; to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Skill in maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities preferred.

Additional Requirements

Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in performing HVAC, electrical, painting, carpentry, plumbing, locksmith, and other trade work in the maintenance and repair of assigned buildings including residential homes;
• Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and light and heavy equipment;
• Assembles and moves office furniture and equipment;
• Performs preventive maintenance on building and grounds maintenance equipment;
• Conducts regular maintenance services and inspections of residential home systems;
• Maintains and purchases supplies and tools;
• Maintains records of all maintenance and repair activities, parts used, supplies needed, and work orders; and
• Performs other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

PLEASE NOTE

Position open until filled (first review to begin September 21, 2026).

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.