Senior General Maintenance Tech — 2nd Shift

Virginia AG; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

James Madison University is seeking a General Maintenance Senior Technician for the 2nd shift in Facilities Management. This position entails electrical, plumbing, carpentry and fabrication tasks across campus facilities, with on-call emergency coverage during the shift.

Qualified applicants will have broad knowledge of building trades, the ability to perform apprentice-level repairs independently, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of building maintenance crafts and systems across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC.
• Ability to perform apprentice-level electrical, carpentry and plumbing repairs independently.
• Strong initiative and ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Manual labor capability and reliability.
• Valid driver’s license; must be at least 19 years old and have held license for 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Electrical duties: install/repair lighting fixtures, outlets, switches, and emergency lighting.
• Plumbing duties: troubleshoot/repair fixtures, valves and lines; water conditioner testing and salt additions.
• Carpentry duties: install/repair ceilings, floors, doors, shelves and furniture; door hardware replacement.
• Fabrication/maintenance of building fixtures using wood, plastic and other materials.
• Rotate on-call responsibilities and provide emergency maintenance coverage during shift.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

Plumbing

Fabrication

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

James Madison University is seeking a General Maintenance Senior Technician for the 2nd shift in Facilities Management. This position entails electrical, plumbing, carpentry and fabrication tasks across campus facilities, with on-call emergency coverage during the shift.

Qualified applicants will have broad knowledge of building trades, the ability to perform apprentice-level repairs independently, and strong teamwork and communication skills.