General Maintenance Senior Technician - 1st Shift

Job ID: 20002367 | Full-time Staff (Classified) | Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) | Business Services – Trades/Shop AUX (Dept. 300131) | Pay Band 3 | Review begins 10/27/2026

About the role

Facilities Management at JMU is currently accepting applications for a 1st shift General Maintenance Senior Technician.

Responsibilities

• Electrical: installation, repair, removal, and replacement of lighting fixtures; removal of ballasts and replacement with hard-wired lighting; repair and maintenance of lighting in ceiling fans; replacement and testing of receptacles, light switches, lighting timers, and motion detectors; work on emergency lighting circuits including replacement of batteries and exit lights.
• Plumbing: troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and installation of various plumbing accessories; replacement of flush valves, vacuum seals, spuds, flush handles; replacement of faucets and supply lines; testing of and adding salt to water conditioners and/or softeners on campus; troubleshooting auto flushers on toilets.
• Carpentry: installation, repair, servicing, and maintenance of a variety of ceiling, floor, and wall surfaces; replacement of hinges and door knobs; repair of furniture in dorms (desks, drawers, chairs, etc.); installation and repair of door closers; installation of pictures and shelving; replacement of ceiling grids and tiles.
• Fabrication, repair, and maintenance of a variety of building fixtures consisting of wood, plastic, and other materials.
• Rotating on-call responsibilities and coverage for emergency maintenance calls during the shift.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of building maintenance crafts and systems, doors, locks, other closures and hardware, plaster, paint, carpentry, masonry, floor surface maintenance and repair, furniture repair, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Ability to make apprentice-level electrical, carpentry, and plumbing repairs and perform moderately difficult trades/utilities work.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated to take initiative.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate and motivate others.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Valid driver’s license required; must be at least 19 years of age and have held a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 24 months.

Benefits

• Generous leave: paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service