Job: Maintenance Staff

Maintenance Staff

position description

Jamestown Rediscovery is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic individual to join our team. Maintenance staff provide essential support to Jamestown Rediscovery offices and Historic Jamestown grounds. Duties include maintaining grounds and buildings of Preservation Virginia’s twenty-two acres and supporting staff with events and visitors.

The maintenance staff position is a full-time salaried position. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Historic Jamestowne is a nationally recognized historic site representing a public/private partnership between Preservation Virginia, Jamestown Rediscovery, and the National Park Service.
Duties Required but not Limited to:

  • Custodial duties and grounds maintenance
  • Assist Jamestown staff with events, which may require long days
  • Grounds equipment maintenance
  • Building maintenance, including painting, rot repair, plumbing, etc.
  • Landscaping and small construction
requirements and qualifications
  • Valid Virginia drivers license
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to lift upwards of 50 pounds
  • Professional demeanor when interacting with the public
  • Able to learn quickly with provided training
  • Must meet weekend and holiday availability minimums
  • Ability to work effectively and respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds
compensation

Pay up to $18/hour commensurate with experience

Please submit a cover letter and resume to hjadmin@preservationvirginia.org.

The Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation is a subsidiary of Preservation Virginia. Preservation Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.