General Mechanic

Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts college for women of consequence, located in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 12 miles north of Lynchburg and 54 miles south of Charlottesville. Founded in 1901, the College boasts a modern core curriculum focused on women's leadership in the 21st century and undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching. It is one of only two women's colleges in the United States with an ABET-accredited engineering degree. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.

Job Title: General Mechanic

Classification: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

 Reports To: Director of Physical Plant & Projects

 Job Summary/Objective: The General Maintenance position performs as part of a multi-craft team, repairs, troubleshooting, installation, preventive maintenance, furniture installation, fire system testing, painting, and general service requests from our employees. Aids with construction, renovation, and capital projects.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am 3:30 pm; On-call work and some weekend work will be required

 Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 Essential Responsibilities:

• Commercial/Industrial/Maintenance experience required, mechanically inclined and self-motivated.
• Problem solving skills
• Conduct preventive/predictive maintenance processes on equipment like ice machines, air handlers, air filters, pumps, motors and other non-automated equipment.
• Provide plumbing repairs/installations/troubleshooting on black iron, copper, PVC and CPVC systems. Repair items such as flush valves, faucets, toilets and urinals.
• Ability to work on ladders, lift and move heavy equipment up to 100 lbs and perform in awkward situations and positions.
• Knowledgeable of fire systems including testing of fire suppression systems, smoke detectors, heat detectors, tamper switches, flow switches, wet and dry pre-action systems.
• Specify and procure materials and supplies for new installations and repairs
• Ability to work overtime when required
• Share 24-hour on-call service
• Snow removal of sidewalks, stairs and parking lots

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s license
• Must have a high school diploma or GED, completion
• Ability to read technical documents and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have basic knowledge/ ability of Windows base computer systems and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to communicate with other departments in a professional manner.

 Preferred Qualifications