Maintenance Technician (Senior-Level) Evening Shift

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for the Evening Shift to perform independent repair and maintenance across the university. The role includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and after-hours responsibilities as part of a rotating on-call program.

Regular hours include Sunday 11:00am–9:30pm and Mon-Wed 2:00pm–12:30am with overtime and essential designation. Priority is safety, quality, and efficient Facilities Management support.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
• Significant experience with general maintenance or carpentry repairs such as altering and repairing buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding, concrete forms, wood fixtures, and furniture.
• Experience with basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, test, diagnose and repair building and infrastructure issues/faults.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Performs alterations, repairs, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding, concrete forms, wood fixtures, and furniture.
• Installs and repairs floor tiles.
• Repairs tables, chairs, benches, and counters.
• Performs some cabinetry work such as building bookcases, chests, lockers, cabinets, shelves, and furniture using Formica.
• Works in the carpenter shop operating power saws, joiners, wood lathes, planers, boring, sanding, and using mortising machines.
• Performs new building construction as assigned.
• Trims doors and installs trim and wall paneling.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions.
• Paints, stains, and varnishes finished woodwork.
• Repairs mechanical doors and door/window hardware.
• Performs some masonry, roofing, and sheet metal work.

Skills

Driving experience

General maintenance

Carpentry repairs

Plumbing repairs

Electrical repairs

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Requisition:

JR102159 Maintenance Technician (Senior-Level) Evening Shift (Open)

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Technician (Senior-Level) Evening Shift

Department:

CC00430 WM001 | WMUO | Plant Administration

Job Family:

Staff - Maintenance

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job Requisition Primary Location:

Facilities Management Admn

Primary Job Posting Location:

Posting Location - William & Mary

Job Description Summary:

The mission of Business Services and Organizational Excellence is to support W&M as a leader among liberal arts and science universities by providing excellent service that is efficient, inclusive, transparent, and accountable. In delivering service, Business Services and Organizational Excellence maintains a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, best-in-class technology, and the strategic and sustainable use of university resources while maintaining compliance with attention to corporate social responsibility both within the institution and among its suppliers.

The Facilities Management Team is an integral element of the Business Services and Organizational Excellence team and serves to create, maintain, and continuously improve the William & Mary physical environment to enable excellence in teaching, research, and public service.

Position Summary: Senior Maintenance Technicians are responsible for providing independent repair and maintenance services across the university. Evening Shift Maintenance Technicians may be asked to troubleshoot and/or isolate specific portions of a utility system – up to and including entire building systems (main building shutoffs) and determine when Master Trade Technicians are needed. Examples of work include but are not limited to replacing ceiling tiles, addressing plumbing leaks and stoppages, performing basic electrical troubleshooting, etc.

Performing some cabinetry work such as building bookcases, chests, lockers, cabinets, shelves, and furniture using Formica laminate;
Working in the carpenter shop operating power saws, joiners, wood lathes, planers, sanding, using mortising machines, and painting, staining, and varnishing woodwork;
Performing some masonry, roofing, and sheet metal work;
Maintaining piping systems by opening clogged drains, using the sewer snake, and replacing washers on leaky faucets;
Tracing leaks into buildings to find causes related to plumbing, HVAC, or stormwater.

Regular Hours for this position are: Sunday: 11:00am- 9:30pm; Mon-Wed: 2:00pm-12:30am (schedule may vary based on weather and department needs)

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license and two years of driving experience
• Significant experience with general maintenance or carpentry repairs
  such as altering and repairing buildings, floors, roofs, stairways,
  partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding, concrete forms, wood
  fixtures, and furniture.
• Experience with basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, test, diagnose and repair building and
  infrastructure issues/faults.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Word, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• DPOR (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) certification or license in a trades profession.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may require overtime including scheduled and unscheduled, nights and weekends, and or holidays.
• Incumbents will be required to participate in the Facilities Management “on-call” program and duties will include on-call/standby on a rotating basis.
• This position has been designated as essential to the operation of the department, will require reporting to work when the University is officially closed and is subject to overtime.
• Regular Hours for this position are Sunday: 11:00am- 9:30pm; Mon-Wed: 2:00pm-12:30am (schedule may vary based on weather and department needs).

Essential Designation: Yes

Job Duties:

75% - GENERAL MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS AFTER-HOURS:

• Performs alterations, repairs, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, scaffolding, concrete forms, wood fixtures, and furniture.
• Installs and repairs floor tiles.
• Repairs tables, chairs, benches, and counters.
• Performs some cabinetry work such as building bookcases, chests, lockers, cabinets, shelves, and furniture using Formica.
• Works in the carpenter shop operating power saws, joiners, wood lathes, planers, boring, sanding, and using mortising machines.
• Performs new building construction as assigned.
• Trims doors and installs trim and wall paneling.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, or oral instructions.
• Paints, stains, and varnishes finished woodwork.
• Repairs mechanical doors and door/window hardware.
• Performs some masonry, roofing, and sheet metal work.

15% - WORK ADMINISTRATION:

• Performs sight inspections to decide on means and methods of task
  accomplishment with general guidance from the supervisor.
• Decides on materials and parts required to complete tasks and orders parts from the storeroom.
• Coordinates schedules and appointments with customers.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Fills out time sheets for work performed and documents work orders as required by Facilities Management.
• Communicates regularly with Main Utility Plant Operator.
• Communicates and reports to other supervisors as required, including Trade supervisors, Duty Supervisors, Team supervisors, and others such as Residence Life staff and Custodial Services.

10% - OTHER, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING REPAIRS:

• Maintains piping system by opening clogged drains, and using the
  sewer snake.
• Replaces washers on leaky faucets.
• Reads electrical panel boxes to turn on/off/reset breakers.
• Identifies hot/cold/main water lines and valves to control water flow.
• Reviews blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine
  work details and procedures.
• Responds to emergency after-hours requests for electrical and
  plumbing issues by addressing, isolating, and contacting the correct
  personnel.
• Traces leaks into buildings whether related to plumbing, HVAC, or
  stormwater.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

Climbing - Frequently
Sedentary Work - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Light Work - Frequently
Mechanics, Skilled Tradespeople Machine Operators (without inspection) - Constantly
Balancing - Frequently
Medium Work - Frequently
Mobile Equipment Operators - Frequently
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. - Constantly
Crouching - Frequently
Heavy Work - Occasionally
The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. - Occasionally
Kneeling - Frequently
Very heavy work - Occasionally
The worker is subject to potential exposure to high noise areas or impact noise such as moving machinery - Occasionally
Crawling - Occasionally
The worker is subject to vibration - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
The worker is subject to hazards - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
The worker is subject to atmosphere conditions - Occasionally
Walking - Frequently
The worker is subject to oils - Occasionally
The worker is required to wear personal protective equipment - Constantly
Pushing - Frequently
Pulling - Frequently
Lifting - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Frequently
Talking - Frequently
Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motion - Occasionally

Posting Range: up to $46,000 commensurate with experience.

Additional Job Description:

Job Profile:

JP0392 - Trades Technician II - Nonexempt - Salary - S05

Qualifications:

Compensation Grade:

S05

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-14

Position Restrictions:

Continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

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