Working Title: Temporary Summer Maintenance Workers

State Role Title: Wage

Position Type: Temporary

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100264 - Power Plant E&G

Pay Band: 

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $13.50-$14.00 per hour 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 3/25/2026

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• A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
• Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
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• Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
• Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.

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General Information:

Come be a part of the JMU community and a valuable member of the Facilities Management team! James Madison University is seeking a few Temporary Summer Maintenance Workers for the Oil Burner Shop and for the Power Plant. No previous experience is required, but a willingness to learn is essential!

Positions work up to 40 hours per week and start as early as May 4th and extend through August 21, 2026. Shift is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with some flexibility allowed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•Assisting with the disassembly, inspection, cleaning and re-assembly of boilers, convectors, hot water heaters and heat exchangers
•Taking care of miscellaneous pipe work, insulation, valve replacements, etc.

Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years old as of the start date
• Mechanical knowledge and experience is helpful, but not required
• Applicants for the Oil Burner Shop must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds with or without an accommodation
• Beneficial to have or to currently be taking HVAC vocational training

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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