Fluvanna County Public Schools seek to fill a vacancy in the Maintenance Department. 

Proposed start date for this position is July 1, 2024.  

Please complete an online application for review. 

 

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Travis Hamshar, Maintenance Supervisor, at thamshar@apps.fluco.org or phone: 434-589-4343

 

Job Title: Maintenance

Salary Index: Maintenance Pay Band http://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. 

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.) Preferred

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.