Facility Maintenance Technician

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to maintain aquatic systems at the Cary Street Gym and assist with general maintenance across campus recreational facilities. This role reports to the Facility Maintenance Coordinator.

The technician will perform routine electrical, plumbing and carpentry tasks, manage inventory, and help ensure safety, compliance, and high-quality facility operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with ability to obtain VCU driving privileges.
• Certified Pool Operator credential, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to lift and handle deliveries and materials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventative maintenance on aquatic mechanical systems.
• Ensure water chemistry levels stay within established guidelines.
• Plan and oversee work by outside vendors.
• Maintain, repair, and replace auxiliary facility equipment.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in divisional initiatives.

Skills

Driver's license

Aquatic systems knowledge

Water chemistry

Initiative & problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Computer skills

Physical ability

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pool Operator credential

Job description

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

RECREATIONAL AND WELLBEING

Facility Maintenance Technician

The Facility Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for aquatic facility maintenance at the Cary Street Gym, and will assist with general maintenance of the Cary Street Gym, Cary Street Field, Outing Center, and the MCV Recreation Center, including light carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work. This position reports to the Facility Maintenance Coordinator.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Aquatic Systems Maintenance:

• Perform regular and preventative maintenance and repair work onall aquatic mechanical systems.
• Ensure water chemistry levels stay within establishedguidelines to provide a safe environment for both patrons and thefacilities.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee work to be performed by outsidevendors.
• Establish schedules to minimize disruptions and coordinaterepair work with the Aquatics Coordinator, when possible.

Facility Maintenance:

• Assist with routine electrical, plumbing and carpentry work, ensuring Recreational and Well-Being facilities meet departmentstandards in a cost effective manner.
• Maintain, repair, and replace auxiliary facility equipment, including hair dryers, ice machines, clocks, scales, and lockers.
• Assist the Facility Maintenance Coordinator and AssistantDirector for Facility Maintenance with maintenance and renovationprojects as needed.
• Assist the Facility Maintenance Coordinator with work to be performed by outside vendors.

Inventory Management:

• Identifies needs for supplies, materials, tools, equipment and repair parts.
• Maintains appropriate inventory to ensure timely repairs.
• Maintains all tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and orderly manner.

Risk Management:

• Assist in providing an effective safety/risk management plan for facility maintenance that includes regular safety reviews, chemical handling procedures, emergency procedure development, and appropriate documentation.
• Assist in conducting regular safety inspections of all facilities and equipment, maintaining appropriate documentation for risk management and supervisors review.

• Obtain appropriate training to ensure proper handling of chemicals, power tools, and maintenance for facility systems.

Fiscal/Statistical/Database/Equipment Management:

• Assist with the development and management of annual facility maintenance budgets.
• Maintain maintenance requests, work logs (preventative, regular, and emergency repair work), equipment specifications, and warranty information.

General Administration:

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions and other divisional or departmental meetings.
• Participate in other Division of Student Affairs initiatives, programs, and committees as required. Collaborate with other university departments in support of the university’s academic mission.
• Assist in the overall operation of the department by providing input and completing assigned projects, annual goals and objectives and annual reports.
• Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a professional.
• Serve as part of the onsite management team, providing assistance to the facility operations team as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Facilities Management or Facilities Maintenance Coordinator.

POSITION:

This position is a full-time twelve-monthnon-exempt position.

SALARY:

$41,000-$44,000

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with ability to obtain VCU driving privileges (no major infractions or less than 2 minorviolations within the last 3 years)
• Knowledge of aquatic mechanical systems and waterchemistry
• Certified Pool Operator credential, or ability to obtainone
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and meetdeadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonalskills and ability to work collaboratively
• Experience and skills in operating computers.
• Ability to lift and handle deliveries and materials asneeded.
• Ability to respond to requests with a professional and positivedemeanor; the desire to create a positive and enthusiasticenvironment within DSA
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Other requirements:

• Position involves working occasional evenings andweekends.
• Position is located in a non-smoking work area.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairingmechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform routine carpentry, electrical, and plumbingrepairs.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance, regular maintenance, andrepair services necessary to maintain safe and proper operation ofrecreational facilities.
• Experience working in a university/college recreational sportssetting.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefitspackage that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planningand savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunitiesfor career development and advancement, and more.

Hours per Week:

40

Restricted Position:

No

ORP Eligible:

No

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Fully On-site

University Job Code:

Trades Technician 1, Facilities Management

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Dale Wilson

Contact Email: [e-mail]