Buildings/Grounds Supervisor
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Valid and insurable driver’s license required. Department of Motor Vehicle report will be routinely requested.
Position InformationRole Title
Role Code
Role Code 79034
Pay Band
Pay Band 04
Working Title
Working Title BUILDINGS/GROUNDS SUPERVISOR A
Position Number
Position Number 00793A
Department
Department HOUSING MAINTENANCE
Location
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category
EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers
Job Description
To provide maintenance services, supervision of staff and ensure that security is maintained to designated University residence halls and apartments while maintaining inventory of all furnishings, managing the work order program of all maintenance activities and documentation of all related activities in order to insure a positive environment coinciding with implementation of goals and guidelines as established by Old Dominion University and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability, knowledge and skill to perform preventive maintenance and repairs to structural, electrical, mechanical/ HVAC and plumbing components located throughout the assigned apartment complexes. The knowledge and ability to properly use tools and equipment related to the above-mentioned trades. Working Knowledge of computers and programs used by the university relating to the position i.e. Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid Virginia drivers license and an insurable record.
Education or training
NONE
Level and type of experience
Several years experience in Maintenance related to dormitories, apartments, motels, hotels, etc. with strong supervisory experience.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
License as journey or master in the skilled trades area. High School graduate or GED . Training in structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing or equivalent work experience.
Conditions of Employment
In-person reporting to campus. Not eligible for telework.
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
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Job Requisition Number
Job Requisition Number S03390
Job Open To
Job Open To General Public
Open Date
Open Date 07/20/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Valid and insurable driver’s license required. Department of Motor Vehicle report will be routinely requested.
Criminal Background Check
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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Equity Statement
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Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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