What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Maintenance Generalist position at Virginia Home For Boys and Girls?
About VHBG
Virginia Home for Boys and Girls’ mission is to help children from across Virginia with emotional and behavioral health concerns by facilitating the healing process using a teaching-family approach. The trauma-informed care youth receive in VHBG’s transitional living program, independent living apartments, specialized K-12 school, and therapeutic resource center restores hope to them and their families who then find the courage to thrive.
About the Opportunity
Performs general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds. Working under close supervision, assists in monitoring building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct and perform all tasks in a professional and respectful manner.
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance on facility buildings, grounds, and equipment as directed by Facilities Manager, including cleaning, restoring, repairing, or replacing broken/inoperative components and parts
- Maintains safe working environment by complying with safety and procedural standards, rules, and regulations (OSHA)
- Performs routine carpentry, painting, patch, and plastering of building surfaces and equipment
- Performs routine plumbing work such as unstopping toilets and drains, replacing faucets, valves, and washers, and repairing leaks
- Performs routine 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 lot; painting; maintaining the lawn and surrounding landscape.
- Minor vehicle repairs and documentation.
- Completes equipment and building repairs by following manufacturer's instructions and maintenance procedures.
- Maintains inventory as directed by the Facilities Manager by making routine pick-ups/purchases at local stores using VHBG credit card.
- Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair.
- Assists with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include: plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
- Inspects new installation for compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Maintains lighting systems throughout the facility, cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps.
- Performs carpentry, furniture assembly, appliance repair and locksmith tasks as needed.
- Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
Performs repairs and adjustments to a variety of machines and equipment. - Performs all other related work as assigned by supervisor.
- On call as required by Facilities Manager.
Experience and Education:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); 7 years prior grounds and facility experience
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.
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.
