Maintenance Associate

Position Title: Maintenance Associate Reports to: Director of Facilities, Hargrave Military Academy RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS: Must comply with established regulatory, safety guidelines and policies both by state, local and HMA.Must always maintain a professional appearance and a high level of professionalism supporting the school and communicating with coworkers, leadership, facility and cadets.Maintain working relationships with all site personnel, vendors, and contractors.Be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.Strong ability to work independently as well as within a team environment Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from various levels of managementMultitasking and making sound decisions with the ability to problem solve. Being on time and good attendance record is a must.No smoking, drugs or alcohol on premises Must have clean driving recordMust have the ability to pass a background check and drug test Job Duties: Perform / assist in routine preventative maintenance, repairs, and installation onBasic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, drywall, carpentry, Ability to operate lawnmowers and other outdoor equipment, and any other tasks that mayariseFrequent use of hand tools, weed eaters, trimmers, lawnmowers, tractor, snowblower, and any other tools and equipment needed to perform the job taskHands on and manual labor with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted.Inventory of parts and equipmentA lot of walking routinely moves throughout buildings and grounds on campusAbility to climb ladders at various heights to perform light installations, cleaning gutters, windows, and other tasks as requiredFrequent lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and reaching objectsWork in various environmental and weather conditions Physical Requirements: Physical activity breakdown: approximately 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% bending, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, and crouching Physical coordination and stamina are a must to operate handheld and motorized tools and equipment Willing to cover other areas in the event of a coworkers absence and/or workOvertime during the week and on weekends as required to meet the needs of the schoolPerform other duties as required by the President Qualifications: At least 3 years of maintenance experience in: Plumbing - sinks, toilets, water pipesCarpentry - repair and replace doors, walls, floors. Experience in HVAC, especially boilers and masonry, is a bonus