Trades​/Utilities Master Mechanic

Job Description

Reporting to a Preventive Maintenance Supervisor, the Trades/Utilities Master Mechanic maintains, inspects, services, and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment in assigned academic buildings. This position troubleshoots and repairs any mechanical or electrical failures, responds to trouble calls to shut down equipment and make repairs in a safe manner, and inspects buildings for safety hazards and repairs as needed.

This position is designated Emergency Personnel, which requires employees to report to work during emergency situations and closures.

• Current Virginia Journey or Master Level license in electrical, plumbing trade or HVAC trades.
• OR current Journey or Master level licensing agreement (reciprocity) from another jurisdiction (state) as approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors, which must be converted within 6 months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience at the journey level in electrical and mechanical trades in an industrial, commercial or institutional trades environment.
• Working knowledge of blueprints, technical drawings and/or sketches.
• Recordkeeping experience.
• Ability to learn and use the computerized Facilities work order system to enter time, obtain, create and edit work orders, and request materials.
• Must have excellent communication skills; be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace, have good teamwork skills and work independently without direct supervision.

• Experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
• Experience with an online work order management system.
• Previous lead worker and/or supervisory experience.

• Pay Band: 4
• Overtime Status:
  Non-Exempt – Eligible for overtime
• Appointment Type:
  Regular
• Salary Information: $66,050
• Hours per week: 40
• Review Date:
  July 6, 2026
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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 about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opsHR-g during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.