Trades Technician – Lead

Title: Facilities Manager (Norfolk Campus / Portsmouth Campus) |
Position Number:  |
Funding Code: 79033-SW |
Pay Range: $55,500 – $70,000 (commensurate with experience) |
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM; evenings and weekends as required |
Location: Norfolk – 710

Tidewater Community College serves South Hampton Roads and is seeking two Facilities Manager positions—one on the Norfolk campus and one on the Portsmouth campus—to supervise campus facilities management staff and act as the interim Facilities Manager when necessary. These essential positions may require work during campus closures or emergencies.

• Provide supervision to campus facilities management personnel, district‑assigned staff, and outside contractors on day‑to‑day activities including installation of new work, maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of all campus facilities and infrastructure.
• Give general guidance and supervision to the maintenance staff in the absence of the assigned Facilities Manager.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned, including assisting state or agency functions during an emergency declaration.

• Knowledge of one or more building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical).
• Ability to supervise and train employees in facilities maintenance activities.
• Proficiency with tools and equipment necessary to maintain facilities and grounds.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, work‑order management, preventive maintenance, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of security operations and industry standards.
• Journeyman level experience in a building trade.
• Experience supervising personnel performing facilities maintenance and custodial tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.

• State certification in a building trade (preferred).
• Operation of a state vehicle (required).
• Some local travel may be required.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants must provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability) issued by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use the following link:
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx or call DARS at  or DBVI at .

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA) and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants who need access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to confirm employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates are required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

06/03/2026 – 07/06/2026