Master Plumber

Job no: 534984

Work type: Staff

Senior management: Vice President for Student Affairs

Department: Facilities & Operations

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades, Student Affairs / Services

We are seeking a certified Master Plumber to enhance our maintenance team. We are looking for a great fit to join our Facilities and Operations team within Student Affairs Housing Maintenance, a dedicated department of professionals committed to maintaining 47 residence halls and serving more than 10,500 residents.

This role is pivotal in ensuring residence hall plumbing system operation, alongside occasional support in minor electrical and mechanical equipment repairs. Reporting directly to the Housing Maintenance Supervisor, this position also involves close collaboration with the Associate Director for Facilities for larger projects or customer service needs.

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems across Virginia Tech's residence halls.
• Contribute to the training and development of maintenance department trainees.
• Provide master-level skills in minor electrical and mechanical equipment repairs, as needed.
• Train and supervise both professional and student employees, ensuring work quality and service timeliness.

• A Master Plumber certification, accompanied by significant experience in plumbing installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• A demonstrated ability to mentor and lead a team, fostering a learning and growth environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills, with a passion for making a positive impact on the resident experience at Virginia Tech.
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and with different levels of the organization.

• Current Virginia Master Plumbers Tradesman License or a journeyman license with commensurate experience.
• Considerable experience in maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot/diagnose issues in a residential/commercial environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to use them in a team setting.

• Experience in a large commercial or institutional setting.
• Formal vocational education.
• Experience with an online work order system.
• Significant knowledge of steam systems.

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Non-Exempt:
Eligible for overtime

Regular

Salary $55,000 - $65,000/year and commensurate with experience

December 16, 2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire on, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at  or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

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Advertised:
December 3, 2025
Applications close:
Open until filled