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2026-2027 Maintenance Technician

Montgomery County Public Schools

  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    The Maintenance Technician works as part of a team to make repairs, internal and exterior in carpentry; door hardware and keying; installation, maintenance and repair for Mortise, deadbolts, cylinder locks, classroom locks, padlocks, file cabinet locks and student locks; plumbing, painting, masonry, grounds maintenance, HVAC, and within skill level, help all other maintenance personnel when needed. Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChristiansburg, VA
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttps://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/careers/

    Description

    Maintenance Technician

    Facilities Department

    2026-2027 SY

    Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia, is now accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician position that is available in our division.

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    The Maintenance Technician is required to perform a variety of tasks in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, facilities and equipment of all MCPS property within the county to maintain a condition of operating excellence. The Maintenance Technician works as part of a team to make repairs, internal and exterior in carpentry; door hardware and keying; installation, maintenance and repair for Mortise, deadbolts, cylinder locks, classroom locks, padlocks, file cabinet locks and student locks; plumbing, painting, masonry, grounds maintenance, HVAC, and within skill level, help all other maintenance personnel when needed.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Education:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Experience:
    • Ability to follow written and oral directions
    • Possess effective mechanical aptitude
    • Possess a working knowledge of mechanical and carpentry tools
    • Ability to perform basic math skills
    • Ability to maintain a safe work environment
    • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
    • Ability to perform tasks requiring moderate physical strength on a continual basis
    • Ability to cooperate with other staff members
    • Must be dependable and punctual

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Career and Technology Education courses in carpentry, machining, and/or automotive repair

    BENEFITS:

    Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

    Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

    Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

    Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

    Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.

    Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

    Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

    Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect. MCPS is currently the only school division in Southwest Virginia with a collective bargaining agreement.

    You may visit the link below for quick access to your employee benefits portal page. Look around to find your offered policy information, claim forms, search for a provider, and more.

    https://mymarkiii.com/mcpsva/

    CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

    EEO Statement:

    The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services

    The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

    Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

    750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

    (540) 382-5100

    Benefits

    Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria

    About Company

    Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employs more than 22,000 employees.  With an enrollment of more than 161,000 students, MCPS is the 14th largest school district in the nation. 

     MCPS highlights

    • Total number of students served: 159,000
    • Total number of schools we maintain: 205
    • Total number of facilities square feet: 25.6 million
    • Number of relocatable classrooms: 500
    • Number of maintenance staff: 393

     Division of Maintenance is responsible for:

    • Maintenance and Repair
    • Roofs, boilers, chillers,  air handling units, plumbing, electrical systems, generators, fire alarm systems, elevators, windows, doors, flooring, lockers, lighting systems, auditoriums, gyms, bleachers, kitchen equipment, parking lots, fencing, tennis courts, grass cutting, trash removal, and much more.
    • Environmental services
    • Indoor air quality, mold prevention, stormwater management, green roofs, asbestos management, pest management, and other regulatory compliance.
    • Emergency responses
    • Snow removal, floods, dangerous or fallen trees, power outages, fire remediation, vandalism, etc.

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