General Maintenance Craftsman II (Locksmith)
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
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Job summary
Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a Maintenance Craftsman II to service and repair school facilities across multiple trades, including carpentry, doors, and roofing. You will read blueprints, estimate material needs, manage helpers, and coordinate with dispatch and site staff.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years in the trade; comparable training can substitute. The role offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits through VRS.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or vocational program with 3+ years in the trade.
- Comparable training/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material and personnel requirements.
- Inspect work by contractors and staff; provide recommendations to supervisor.
- Maintain school facilities in assigned geographic zone via work orders and preventive maintenance.
- Read blueprints, plans, specs, and drawings to determine job requirements.
- Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
- Coordinate with dispatch, other crafts, and administrative staff.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Perform skilled work which can include; maintenance, repair, modification, installation and construction, on one or more of the following maintenance crews: carpet and tile, filters, door fabrication, filters, furniture, glass, locks, masonry, plasterer-painter, roofing, and shades and blinds, and sign fabrication.
- Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
- Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff; evaluate and make recommendations to supervisor.
- Maintain the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
- Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
- Communicates with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
- Communicate and coordinate work with other trades as necessary.
- Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
- Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
- Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
- Evaluate equipment and building systems.
- Procure parts and services with vendors.
- Coordinate warranty repairs.
- Perform related work as required.
- Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, scope of work, estimates material, and personnel requirements.
- Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff; evaluate and make recommendations to supervisor.
- Maintain the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
- Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and drawings to determine job requirements.
- Operate work truck and supervise accompanying personnel.
- Communicates with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
- Communicate and coordinate work with other trades as necessary.
- Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
- Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
- Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
- Evaluate equipment and building systems.
- Procure parts and services with vendors.Coordinate warranty repairs.
- Perform related work as required.
- Repair and replace various flooring systems such as, carpet, vinyl, VCT, linoleum, and ceramic tile.
- Maintain inventory of flooring materials.
- Perform large scale carpet installations using the direct glue down method.
- Perform complete floor overlays and reconstructions.
- Repair and replace stair treads and vinyl cove base.
- Repair and replace ceramic wall tiles.
- Repair terrazzo floors and quarry tile surfaces.
- Install filters in HVAC equipment in school buildings and facilities.
- Point of contact with filter supply company and clerical staff.
- Oversee operations of filter changing during night shift.
- Coordinate with supervisor anytime new HVAC equipment is installed to ensure proper filter orders are maintained.
- Perform related work as required.
- Replace and fabricate frames and doors.
- Repair damaged frames and doors which may require welding.
- Install door windows and louvers.
- Maintain inventory of door fabrication materials.
- Respond to emergency calls.
- Repair and replace overhead doors, security gates, rollup fire doors, and partition walls.
- Respond to emergency calls.
- Adjust and replace door closers, thresholds, and hinges.
- Repair and replace door weather stripping, sweeps, and kick plates.
- Repair and replace window arms, screens, frames, gaskets, and weather stripping.
- Install window tint.
- Repair and replace flagpole hardware.
- Repair sign marquees.
- Maintain inventory of door and glass materials.
- Cut and duplicate keys.
- Create key impressions.
- Research key codes and code appropriate keys.
- Maintain the security of the master record system of locks & keys.
- Rekey lock cylinders.
- Use appropriate tools to enter locks.
- Repair level locks, knob locks, mortise locks and deadbolts.
- Repair cam locks, plunger locks and school lockers.
- Design key control systems for major facilities.
- Install and repair panic devices.
- Perform highly technical locksmith duties.
- Maintain inventory of masonry materials.
- Perform repairs of brick, block, and stone.
- Cut custom masonry materials.
- Concrete repair.
- Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
- Seal masonry walls against water and pests.
- Build and modify walls and structures as required.
- Build and repair masonry ramps, steps, porches, and walls.
- Install door frames and hardware in masonry walls.
- Operate equipment such as a personnel lift, forklift, air ladders, pressure washer, bucket truck and other specialized equipment.
- Evaluate conditions of existing roof systems.
- Repair leaks on all types of roofing systems.
- Form, install, and repair gutters and downspouts.
- Install rooftop power vents and pitch pockets for mechanical equipment.
- Bend and form sheet metal.
- Operate equipment such as a tar kettle, lift ladders, pressure washer, bucket truck and other specialized equipment.
- Manufacture and install window shades and blinds.
- Install and repair projection screens.
- Repair and install maps.
- Repair various window treatments.
- Repair stage curtains.
- Maintain inventory of shades.
- Reupholsters gym equipment.
- Design, fabricate, and install signs for schools and equipment.
- Operate computerized signage equipment and software.
- General knowledge of ADA requirements regarding signage.
- Maintain inventory of signage materials.
- Maintain equipment and computers.
Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of a trade; knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; ability to use and operate tools and machinery associate with trade; thorough knowledge of hazards and safe precautions associated with the trade; ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects; ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; ability to estimate material and time required for various jobs; ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, etc.; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Proficient in the use of computers and job-related software.
High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the trade.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Full Time
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From/To
$22.13-$31.34
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U12
hours: 6:30-3:00
FTE 1.000
Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr
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