Trades​/Utilites Senior Worker

Position: TRADES/UTILITES SENIOR WORKER
Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
TRADES/UTILITES SENIOR WORKER

Position Number
00066A

Department
HOUSING MAINTENANCE

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
G Skilled Craft Workers

Job Description

TWO POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENTTo 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. Position is designated "essential personnel" for emergency closings.

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 driver's license and an insurable driving 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. High School Diploma or equivalent. Training in skilled trade/craft.

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. Computer usage skills desired.

Conditions of Employment
In-person reporting required. This position is not eligible to telework under any circumstances.

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

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job

Requisition Number
S03359

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
06/29/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
A valid driver's license is required for this position. Department of Motor Vehicle Report will be obtained on a routine basis.

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

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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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.