Maintenance Tech II (Mid Level)

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team. Founded in 1926, we are a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that operates one of the largest museum complexes in the world. Our mission is to preserve and restore 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital, and to engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic area. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the safety and functionality of our hotel facilities through various maintenance tasks and repairs.

Requirements

• Facilities Maintenance Technician Certificate.
• Five years of experience in hotel maintenance with knowledge and hands-on skillsets in carpentry, painting, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, controls, and kitchen equipment.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience with computer maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and explain architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans.
• High school diploma or G.E.D certificate required.
• Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights above 30 feet on ladders, lifts, and scaffolds.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency calls.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate held in two or more of the following: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, HVAC Technician, Electrician.
• Graduate from a trades school.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety regulations and policies.
• Participates in on-the-job training from experienced maintenance staff.
• Responds to maintenance calls for all spaces and grounds of the hotels.
• Requests assistance if help is required to properly make repairs.
• Performs carpentry repairs on items such as doors, windows, trim, furniture repairs, counters, and bathroom partitions.
• Performs demolition work as required.
• Patches and repairs drywall walls and ceilings.
• Touches up paint and performs complete hotel space paint outs.
• Repairs, modifies, and replaces ceilings that may include track and tiles.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on building architectural items, mechanical, plumbing, electrical equipment, pool and fountain equipment, and kitchen equipment.
• Tests pool water pH and chemistry and makes necessary adjustments.
• Uses ladders, scaffold, and lifts.
• Replaces items such as light bulbs, thermostats, and electric switch and receptacle cover plates.
• Programs thermostats to set environmental standard parameters.
• Assists maintenance staff in all types of repairs, modifications, and new installations as assigned.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Ensures hotel systems, physical spaces, and grounds are safe.
• Provides 'on call' coverage 24 hours a day when scheduled.
• Works nights, weekends, or shift work as required.
• Reports to work regardless of emergency or weather-related closures.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED