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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