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Plumber/Steamfitter/HVAC/Millwright

Job Description

Incumbent will perform tasks in the Mechanical trades (Plumbing, Steam fitting, HVAC, and Maintenance Millwright) in support of building maintenance/installation on the VT campus.

Required Qualifications

  • Verifiable journeyman-level experience in a large commercial or institutional setting in the mechanical installation, repair and maintenance practices
  • Virginia Journeyman's Licenses in one or more skilled trades including plumbing and/or HVAC; be able to obtain a license within 11 months of hire date or obtain a reciprocal license from another jurisdiction within 6 months of the date of hire.
  • Significant experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing HVAC flow controls.
  • Working knowledge of a variety of technical documents such as blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals
  • record keeping experience such as processing work orders and/or tracking inventory
  • Able to perform routine Plumbing/Mechanical, HVAC or Millwright tasks
  • Ability to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades
  • Ability to use a computer and keep accurate and complete records
  • Ability to perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively, work as an effective team member, and must have the ability to receive and execute instructions from the immediate supervisor and/or lead worker

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a commercial, construction, or educational settings.
  • Formal education
  • Formal vocational education
  • Customer service oriented
  • A learning mindset
  • Advanced knowledge of steam systems installation and repair
  • Experience with an online work order system; for example, but not limited to: AiM (HokieServ)

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$48,000-$59,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

December 10, 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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