Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat and plantation located outside Lynchburg, Virginia seeks to hire a Maintenance Assistant Manager to assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the main property and adjacent rental units. The Maintenance Assistant Manager will report to the Facilities Manager and will strive to efficiently and accurately address all maintenance repairs. Candidates must be highly skilled in customer service, must maintain a high level of competency, and have an innovative mindset. You must be an effective communicator and manager of resources, including people.
Responsibilities:
- Help manage the maintenance and repair needs of the various Poplar Forest rental properties
- Solve tenant maintenance issues and provide excellent customer service
- Perform carpentry/plumbing/electrical/HVAC/appliance repairs
- Oversee certain projects with guidance from the Facilities Manager
- Facilitate the maintenance of all HVAC and electrical needs of the property.
- Perform responsible semi-skilled manual work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments
- Assist with some grounds work and general upkeep of the property
- Establish and oversee a preventive maintenance plan on the systems and equipment
- Identify building and property repair issues.
- Setup and tear down of various events that will be held on-site throughout the year; potentially requiring work after hours and weekends
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
General knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power tools; general knowledge of the safe use, the operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment and tools and large machinery. Become the first option to repair issues for rental properties, HVAC and electrical needs. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Ability to work both independently and with others.
Time Commitment
· Standard Hours: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day). Shift is from 8:30am - 4:30pm
· Flexibility: Regular weekend, holiday, and special event availability is required. Some days may require coming in early or staying late, depending on specific projects.
Salary: $17/hour + DOE
To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to Vince Fastabend, Facilities Manager at [email protected]
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
