PT General Facilities Workers

Posting Summary

Monday – Friday 7:45 am to 4:30 pm. Up to 29 hours per week

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.

Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking individuals to perform general duties to maintain campus as part of the Facilities team.


Job duties include:

General duties to maintain campus

Painting, drywall repairs, masonry, plumbing repairs, assist the Facilities Manager with various duties as needed to maintain campus

General maintenance duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager or by the VP of Finance and Administration

Assist with set-up for events including athletics

Assist faculty, staff members and public as needed

Assist with snow removal as assigned

Complete job assignments without close supervision

Work on limited holidays, limited nights, limited weekends as assigned

Complete OSHA 10-hour class & Blood Born Pathogen Training

Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Provides excellent customer service to all stakeholders

Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager or by the VP of Finance and Administration

Knowledge of general maintenance and trades, commercial grounds keeping, and commercial cleaning.

Experience in various skilled trades, commercial grounds keeping, and commercial cleaning.

Ability to operate a wide variety of power equipment, grounds equipment, and custodial equipment

Ability to lift and move furniture, supplies and equipment-50 lbs. minimum

Ability to climb extension ladder for maintenance and trades

Ability to operate snow removal equipment as assigned

Ability to work without close supervision

Ability to follow safety and security procedures

Ability to successfully complete assigned duties in a timely manner

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Some travel may be required.

Posting Detail Information

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: