Trades Technician Maintenance Team- 2 Positions

Title: Trades Technician - Maintenance Team- 2 Positions

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Hiring Range: $45000 plus Generous Benefits Package

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location:Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VMI is accepting applications for full-time Trades Technicians on the Maintenance Team in the Physical Plant Department.

Responsibilities include:

A multi-trade maintenance position with responsibilities across electrical plumbing carpentry building maintenance emergency response to include snow and ice removal and general facilities support.
Perform and/or assist with the installation maintenance repair and testing of electrical conduit wiring panels motors outlets switches fixtures and lighting systems ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes safety regulations and operational standards.
Perform and/or assist with the installation maintenance and repair of water lines circulating and pressure pumps water fountains water heaters faucets urinals toilets valves and related plumbing systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Assist with boiler maintenance and steam line repair.
Participate in an on-call rotation every third week as part of a maintenance team responding promptly to facility emergencies weather-related incidents and natural disasters while serving as designated essential personnel.
Work weekends evenings and other non-standard hours as needed to support institute events facility operations emergency responses and critical maintenance activities.
Maintain a professional courteous and customer-focused demeanor while interacting with coworkers campus personnel and the public and uphold established standards for Physical Plant appearance conduct and workplace professionalism.
Maintain compliance with workplace safety standards by attending required safety training properly handling hazardous materials and consistently using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment while performing maintenance and repair duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Good communication skills
Problem solving skills
Adaptability
Valid Virginia drivers license with clean driving record required
Successful candidate must have experience and general knowledge in plumbing electrical and carpentry work.
Ability to work from heights and operate a power lift
Computer skills iPad and work order system

Additional Considerations

Extensive experience in the maintenance field
Trades License and/or certifications
Computer skills

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Matthew Hart

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.