What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Generalist position at Virginia Home For Boys and Girls?
About the Opportunity
The Maintenance Generalist is responsible for assisting with the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds and facilities of the Virginia Home for Boys & Girls as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct and perform all tasks in a professional and considerate manner.
- Be a positive role model to the youth that we serve.
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance on facility buildings, grounds, and equipment as directed by the Facilities Manager, including cleaning, restoring, repairing, or replacing broken/inoperative components and parts.
- Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and procedural standards, rules, and regulations (OSHA).
- Performs minor carpentry, painting, drywall repairs of buildings as needed.
- Performs routine plumbing work such as unstopping toilets and drains, replacing faucets, valves, and washers, and repairing leaks.
- Performs minor electrical work such as replacing light bulbs, outlets, switches, etc.
- Maintains building accessibility and appearance by picking up trash; removing ice and snow from walkways and parking lots; maintaining surrounding landscape.
- Performs minor HVAC repair.
- Maintains inventory as directed by the Facilities Manager by making routine pick-ups/purchases at local stores using VHBG credit card.
- Performs minor repairs and adjustments to a variety of vehicles and equipment.
- Performs other related work as assigned by supervisor.
- On call as directed by Facilities manager.
Experience and Education:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; at least 2 years or more prior grounds and/or facility experience required; HVAC repair skills preferred
In addition, the candidate must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License with driving record in good standing, must be able to successfully clear background checks associated with job, and must successfully complete in-house training.
VHBG will provide you with a sign on bonus in the gross amount of $3,000.00 subject to any deductions permitted under law. $1,500 sign on bonus on second paycheck, and $1,500 Retention Bonus on payroll that includes their 1-year anniversary. If your employment with VHBG is ended for any reason prior to six months of employment, the first installment will be recouped in your final paycheck.
About the Culture at VHBG
VHBG's leadership team encourages employees to bring their authentic self to work, whatever that means for that employee. We do this through unbiased recruiting practices, advocating for employees to participate in our inclusion ambassador council, implementing employee feedback and offering training opportunities focused on diversity, inclusion and equity. VHBG nurtures belonging and retains a highly engaged workforce in order to achieve the best experience and outcomes for our clients.
VHBG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic information, age, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
