General Mechanic

Sweet Briar; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a General Mechanic to join their multi-craft team. This role involves performing repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across a variety of systems, including plumbing and fire safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. With a focus on maintaining a safe and efficient environment, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to important construction and renovation projects. If you are mechanically inclined and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s license.
• Ability to read technical documents and follow instructions.
• Willing to get trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) cards.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Conduct plumbing repairs on various systems.
• Manage snow removal and general service requests.

Skills

Commercial/Industrial/Maintenance experience

Problem solving skills

Plumbing repairs/installations

Knowledge of fire systems

Ability to work on ladders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows-based computer systems

Microsoft Office products

Various hand and power tools

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Sweet Briar College - Sweet Briar, VA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma or completed GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

General Mechanic

Sweet Briar Collegeis 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.