Facilities Technician Assistant

Title: Facilities Technician Assistant

State Role Title: Trades Technician II

Hiring Range: $40,000-45,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: www.jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Facilities Technician Assistant supports the upkeep, safety, and operation of our three primary sites- Jamestown Settlement, Emerson Central Support Complex and the American Revolutionary Museum at Yorktown. This role involves using manual and electrical tools to perform basic hands-on carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs, in a safe and timely manner while meeting physical demands like lifting and climbing. 

The position also supports other skilled trades staff and functions as needed. This position has been deemed "Designated Employee" as defined in Policy No. 1.35 DHRM - Emergency Closing

Minimum Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of electrical and manual tools related to the duties of the position.
• General knowledge of building maintenance and other skilled trades principles such as repair and replacement of basic electrical, HVAC and plumbing fixtures, basic carpentry skills, and small equipment and engine repair, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of staff, vendors and stakeholders
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and follow directions from manuals and drawings.
• Ability to work from heights, ladders or scaffolding, in confined spaces, and varying climates.
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 lbs.
•  Ability to work as a team and independently when needed.
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Considerations

Previous related work experience will be considered. 

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Lee Shelhorse

Phone: 7572534553

Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.