General Maintenance Tech - Electrical and Plumbing/HVAC

Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12- Special Projects; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

County of York seeks a skilled trades technician to perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC tasks across county buildings and facilities. The role includes roofing, structural inspections, and minor concrete work as part of building maintenance.

Successful candidates will have 2–4 years' relevant experience, a valid Virginia driver’s license, and will participate in after-hours on-call duties as required for essential operations.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, plus 2–4 years' skilled trades experience.
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license.
• Contingent upon successful pre-employment checks including criminal history and DMV record checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled work in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC for building systems.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain roofs, doors, and related structures.
• Plan work from blueprints and verbal instructions; estimate time and materials.
• Operate and assist with generators, power panels, wiring, and other facility systems.
• Complete work orders, document labor and materials, and review the computerized system.
• Respond to after-hours calls and participate in on-call rotation as required.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

OSHA safety knowledge

Reading blueprints

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Asset management software

Microsoft Office

General computer graphics software

Job description

Description

Performs semi-skilled work in a variety of trades to include carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; work is done in the construction, maintenance, and repair of County buildings, facilities and utilities. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing roofing and structural inspections and repairs.

Incumbent must be available to respond to calls for service after normal working hours or on a rotational basis. This position is considered an essential position which requires the individual to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions or as conditions warrant.

Assists with skilled carpentry work as required, to include framing, trim work, and other building maintenance tasks including but not limited to, installing partitions, doors, roofing and painting.

Performs semi-skilled work in the areas of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work to building systems to include lighting, wiring, troubleshooting, and general maintenance; works either independently on more routine work or assists journey or master level trades workers with various projects.

Makes repairs to plumbing such as faucets, and unstopping drains.

Plans and lays out work from blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions.

Plans or assists in planning for major projects; estimates time and materials needed.

Removes old conduits and installs new conduit either independently or as part of a team doing renovation work; assists with installations of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and various facility systems such as generators, power panels, wiring, air handles, and compressors.

Make sure that all related documentation such as work orders, receipts and receiving reports are completed and submitted.

Reviews computerized work order system for assignments and documents labor and materials.

Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks such as changing filters and belts, and lubricating bearings and motors.

Operates motor vehicles and equipment and performs general maintenance, repair, and construction tasks.

Performs a variety of preventive maintenance tasks involved in the inspection and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as facility structural aspects such as roofs, doors etc.

Assists the County Sign Technician in the design, production, repair, and installation of street and facility signage for County and school system facilities on an as needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by vocational course work, and 2-4 years’ experience doing increasingly skilled trades work in one or more areas.

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.

Supplemental Information

General knowledge of the common terminology, tools, and practices of carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades.

General knowledge of OSHA standards and occupational hazards and safety precautions and procedures common to the skilled trades.

General knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials.

General knowledge of computer graphic software and other related computer aided design software preferred.

Basic use and knowledge of networked computers and common applications such as e-mail, Microsoft Office and asset management software.

Semi-skilled in performing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other drawings.

Ability to plan projects and to estimate time and materials required.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including mechanics' tools, carpenters' tools, electrical tools, plumbing tools, etc. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing between 50-100 pounds. Routinely climb stairs and ladders. Crawling must be done when working in attic spaces. There is a great deal of bending, stooping, standing, and walking.

The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.

For a more detailed description:

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• No Diploma/GED
• High School/GED
• Some College or Technical/Vocational Training
• College Degree or Technical/Vocational Certificate

02

List the name of any certificate, program or degree you have completed. If you have not completed a certificate or degree program, list the number of course hours you have completed as of the date of your application.

03

How many years of experience do you have in skilled facilities maintenance, construction, or the maintenance and repair of building systems?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

04

Select the skilled trades that you have 2 years or more of experience with below.

• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• HVAC

05

Which of the following services do you have 2 years or more of experience in: (Check all that apply)

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, lighting, circuits, and controls
• Diagnosing and repairing HVAC equipment and related controls
• Diagnosing and repairing plumbing systems, fixtures, valves, and piping
• Diagnosing and repairing motors, pumps, fans, and other mechanical equipment
• Troubleshooting building automation systems and low-voltage controls
• Performing preventive maintenance on electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building systems

06

How many years of experience do you have performing maintenance and repair of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and other building systems?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

07

How many years of training and/or experience do you have reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans, specifications, schematics, and blueprints?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

08

Have you had any general OSHA or trade-related safety training

• Yes
• No

09

List the OSHA, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or other trade-related safety training courses you have completed below. If you have not had this type of training, type "None".

• None
• Yes
• No

10

Which of the following best describes your experience using any computerized work order/asset management systems?

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Experienced
• Expert

11

Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

12

If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Additionally, you will be required to be on the division's 1 – week on-call rotation, which occurs approximately every 6 weeks. Are you able to comply with these provisions?

• Yes
• No

13

This position will require the employee to be in office (Not remote or hybrid). Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

14

Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.

15

Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No
• Required Question