Trades Technician

Special Instructions

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).

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Utility Trades Technician shall self‑perform technical and non‑technical routine maintenance and preventative maintenance on the physical plant, and provide the campus with electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs as required. This position is essential and may require reporting to work during campus closures due to weather or other emergent conditions.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned and may assist the agency or state government in emergencies declared by the Governor.

• Perform basic electrical repairs in accordance with applicable code, including knowledge of National Electric Code.
• Repair drywall, acoustic tile, and perform surface preparation and painting.
• Perform basic plumbing and HVAC repairs.
• Execute 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 as required.

• Knowledge of and skill in performing basic electric repairs in accordance with applicable code.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in drywall and acoustic tile repair procedures, surface preparation, and painting.
• 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 building maintenance trade (additional consideration).

• Journeyman’s license in any building maintenance trade.

Employee is required to operate a state vehicle. No supervisory responsibilities. No required travel. Position is full time, Monday‑Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Telework options are not available. Salary range $34,000 – $55,000, commensurate with experience.

The Virginia Community College System 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 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADAA) to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

Virginia Community College System uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity for employment purposes.

Selected candidates must successfully complete a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks (relevant to employment). Candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.