What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Helper / Trades Technician I position at Longwood University?
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the part-time positions of Seasonal Maintenance Helper / Trades Technician I (T0181, T0193, T0195, T0197). The successful candidate will be responsible for performing several tasks, including, but not limited to, painting, plumbing, replacing sheetrock, etc.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Perform various painting tasks
- Install and repair door closures and handrails
- Replace sheetrock and building wall structures
- Repair and replace lights, switches, and receptacles
- Clean drains, install pipes, and replace and repair plumbing fixtures
- Clean vehicles as needed
- Gather and deliver job materials while assisting with job site preparation and clean-up
- Change batteries in smoke detectors, check emergency lighting, and escort contractors
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Ability to climb all types of ladders, including step and extension ladders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact appropriately with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time, temporary wage, non-exempt position in a pay band 1. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits do not accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
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Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days, position posted 4/14/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter, and/or other documents.
