Trades​/Utility Senior Worker

Position: TRADES/UTILITY SENIOR WORKER
Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
TRADES/UTILITY SENIOR WORKER

Position Number
00412A

Department
HOUSING MAINTENANCE

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
G Skilled Craft Workers

Job Description
To perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks, as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, in maintaining the mechanical, structural, electrical and plumbing components of the assigned building and grounds.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities
General technical knowledge of primary building maintenance. Ability to make repairs to electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural building components, and grounds independently. Able to perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks in one or more specialized trade/utilities area. Working skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand and power tools.

Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid Virginia drivers license and an insurable record.

Education or training
None

Level and type of experience
Experience performing general work in a variety of trades areas - with some experience performing skilled work in the assigned trades/utilities area.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Journeyman or Masters License in skill trades relating to Maintenance of all types i.e. Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Carpentry. Maintenance experience in the higher education environment. High School Diploma or equivalent. Training in skilled trade/craft. Computer usage skills desired.

Conditions of Employment
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job

Requisition Number
S03156

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
12/11/2025

Close Date
01/16/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary
Please attach resume.

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Department Home Page
https:///facilities

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .

Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided 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 also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https:// or call DARS at , or DBVI at .

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.