General Mechanic

Sweet Briar College; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution in the foothills of Virginia seeks a General Mechanic to join their multi-craft team. This role involves a variety of tasks including repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on equipment. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess problem-solving skills, and be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors. This is a full-time position that offers a vibrant work environment where your contributions will help maintain the college's facilities and support its mission of women's education. If you have a passion for hands-on work and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial/industrial maintenance required.
• Ability to read technical documents and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct plumbing repairs and installations.

Skills

Commercial/Industrial Maintenance

Problem Solving

Plumbing Repairs

Preventive Maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Windows-based Computer Systems

Job description

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Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts college for women of consequence, located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Founded in 1901, the College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women's colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.

Job Title: General Mechanic

Classification: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Reports To: Director of Physical Plant & Projects

Job Summary/Objective: The General Maintenance position performs as part of a multi-craft team, repairs, troubleshooting, installation, preventive maintenance, furniture installation, fire system testing, painting, and general service requests from our employees. Aids with construction, renovation, and capital projects.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am 3:30 pm; On-call work and some weekend work will be required

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Essential Responsibilities

• Commercial/Industrial/Maintenance experience required, mechanically inclined and self-motivated.
• Problem solving skills
• Conduct preventive/predictive maintenance processes on equipment like ice machines, air handlers, air filters, pumps, motors and other non-automated equipment.
• Provide plumbing repairs/installations/troubleshooting on black iron, copper, PVC and CPVC systems. Repair items such as flush valves, faucets, toilets and urinals.
• Ability to work on ladders, lift and move heavy equipment up to 100 lbs and perform in awkward situations and positions.
• Knowledgeable of fire systems including testing of fire suppression systems, smoke detectors, heat detectors, tamper switches, flow switches, wet and dry pre-action systems.
• Specify and procure materials and supplies for new installations and repairs
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Share 24-hour on-call service
• Snow removal of sidewalks, stairs and parking lots
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s license
• Must have a high school diploma or GED, completion
• Ability to read technical documents and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have basic knowledge/ ability of Windows base computer systems and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate with other departments in a professional manner.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Willing to get trade (electrical, plumbers, HVAC) cards
  
  

Work Environment: Both indoor and outdoor environments in varying types of weather

Physical Demands

• Ability to navigate large, rural campus
• Ability to work from a ladder
• Extended periods of sitting/ standing required
• Physical Demands (Heavy): Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work is both inside and outside
• Subject to hazards from noise, dust, electrical shock, and falls
• Knowledge required in various hand and power tools.
  
  

Travel: N/A

Deadline for Submission: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply: If applying for a faculty or staff position, please ensure you have attached a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to your online application, and that you have fully completed the online applicant profile information.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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