Maintenance Assistant
About The Thomas Jefferson Foundation
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation has a twofold mission of preservation and education, and was incorporated in 1923 to preserve Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Today, the Foundation seeks to bring history forward into national and global dialogues by engaging audiences with Jefferson's world and ideas and sharing the history of everyone who lived and labored at Monticello. Monticello is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, a United Nations World Heritage Site and a Site of Conscience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and HVAC projects as well as other tasks.
- Assist the Facilities team with preparing for events. This includes moving furniture, tent and chair set-ups, and breaking down set-ups after the event is over.
- This position is classified as essential personnel and will be included on the team that responds to inclement weather (including snow removal).
- Works on shop's organization and procurement of tools needed to perform daily tasks.
- This position shares rotating on-call duties with the department.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work on elevated surfaces, enclosed spaces and during inclement weather.
Qualifications
A high school degree or GED is preferred. We provide the following benefits for our full-time employees:
- Excellent benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan plus 6% match, life insurance, and more!)
- Fitness club membership discount.
- Discount in the Monticello Café, gift shop, and Monticello online catalog.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free for employee and dependents.
- $500 employee referral bonus.
Skills
Ability to consistently be at work on time, multitask and shift priorities quickly when needed
Basic knowledge of construction or maintenance practices
Knowledge of standard safety practices
Basic knowledge of how to operate power tools and equipment
Willingness to learn, grow, and develop while in the position.
Pay
$17.12 - $19.25 per hour
Schedule
Maintenance Assistant Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm