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. Maintenance Assistant Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Purpose: The purpose of this job is to assist the Facilities Department with maintenance tasks, construction projects, and event support. The position will receive hands-on experience and training in plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry trades as well as standard safety practices. The maintenance assistant will work alongside a world-class team of master technicians to maintain and improve the Foundation’s 40+ structures. These buildings encompass 220,000 square feet of housing, offices, shops, and other buildings that range from a 250-year-old presidential home to a state-of-the art Visitor Center.

Compensation: $17.12 - $19.25 per hour

We will look to you to:

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Considerations:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work on elevated surfaces, enclosed spaces and during inclement weather.

Education:

• High School degree or GED 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.

If you believe this opportunity is the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply!