Trades Technician

Trades Technician III – Job Summary

Utility Trades Technician shall self‑perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on the physical plant, providing electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs.

The employee may be required to work in emergency closures due to weather or other conditions.

• May perform other duties as assigned.
• May assist agency or state government during emergency declarations.

• Perform basic electric repairs in accordance with applicable codes.
• Apply National Electric Code.
• Repair drywall and acoustic tile, including surface preparation and painting.
• Perform basic plumbing and HVAC repairs.
• Perform basic construction tasks.
• Interpret sketches, diagrams, and plans.
• Use basic hand tools (hammer, saw, screwdriver, wrenches) and electric drills.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend and stoop.

• Knowledge of and skill in performing basic electric repairs.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in drywall and acoustic tile repair procedures.
• Knowledge of and skill in performing basic plumbing and HVAC repairs.
• Knowledge of and skill in performing basic construction.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret sketches, diagrams and plans.
• Skilled in the use of basic hand tools (hammer, saw, screwdriver, wrenches) and electric drills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend and stoop.

• Journeyman’s license in any of the building maintenance trades.

State vehicle operation:
Yes.

Required travel:
No.

The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. The system complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodation. VCCS uses E-Verify to confirm employee eligibility for work.