Maintenance 2026-27

Fluvanna County Public Schools; Palmyra (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluvanna County Public Schools seeks a Maintenance worker for the 2026-27 school year in Palmyra, Virginia. The role covers preventive maintenance, routine repairs, and upkeep of school facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Responsibilities include carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, masonry, and painting tasks, with emphasis on safety and efficiency. A high school diploma and relevant licenses or experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintenance experience preferred.
• HVAC/Mechanical systems experience strongly preferred; prioritized.
• Related trade licenses or certifications (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine facilities regularly for preventive maintenance.
• Perform building maintenance including carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and painting tasks.
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment to complete tasks.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; recommend purchases.
• Estimate costs of repairs including labor, materials, and overhead.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Masonry

Painting

Roofing

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Maintenance 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5551265

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to hire a Maintenance worker for the 2026-27 school year.

Job Title: Maintenance

Salary Index: Maintenance Pay Band, $38,945 to $75,700http://fluco.org/human-resources-salary-scales/

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

SUMMARY

Assists in overall maintenance of the school property to ensure a condition of operating efficiency and excellence. Perform preventative, routine, and specialized maintenance and repairs to school division buildings, equipment, grounds, and related systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Examines school division facilities on a regular basis for the purposes of preventive maintenance;
• Assists and performs building maintenance to include carpentry, electrical, flooring, HVAC, masonry, painting, plumbing, and roofing;
• Performs routine and specialized tasks using a variety of hand tools, power tools, machinery, and equipment;
• Maintains the inventory of division-owned tools, equipment, and supplies;
• Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase;
• Estimates cost of repair projects in terms of labor, material and overhead;
• Research and use repair manuals, catalogs, electronic testing devices, measuring instruments, and tools to diagnose and repair as needed;
• Completes maintenance assignments independently or as a part of a team;
• Uses research and skills to anticipate and solve problems;
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner;
• Uses basic computer skills including web browser, email, and word processing;
• Repairs and maintains buildings, equipment, grounds, and related systems in a safe and effective manner;
• Assists with all aspects of inclement weather maintenance (snow, ice, storms) and school related emergencies as directed;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Maintenance related experience preferred

Demonstrated experience in HVAC/Mechanical systems is strongly preferred; prioritized

Experience in Electrical systems is preferred

Related trade licenses or certifications (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, etc.)preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Hold a valid Virginia driver's license.

Hold a valid trade license or certification (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, etc.)p referred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy physical labor.
• Climbing ladders.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various types of equipment and tools.
• Lifting heavy objects.
• Pushing or pulling.
• Walking.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to stand, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Must be in good physical condition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 month contract. Shifts may vary based on needs of the school and division.

EVALUATION Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Travis Hamshar , Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintenance Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]