"TRADES/UTILITIES SENIOR WORKER"

Posting Details

Working Title
TRADES/UTILITIES SENIOR WORKER

Position Number
01391A

Department
HOUSING MAINTENANCE

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
G Skilled Craft Workers

Job Description
To perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks, as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, in maintaining the mechanical, structural, electrical and plumbing components of the assigned building and grounds. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.

Knowledge, skills and abilities
General technical knowledge of primary building maintenance. Ability to make repairs to electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural building components, and grounds independently. Able to perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks in one or more specialized trade/utilities area. Working skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand and power tools.

Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid Virginia drivers license and an insurable record.

Education or training
None

Level and type of experience
Experience performing general work in a variety of trades areas – with some experience performing skilled work in the assigned trades/utilities area. High School Diploma or equivalent. Training in skilled trade/craft.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Journeyman or Masters License in skill trades relating to Maintenance of all types i.e. Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Carpentry. Maintenance experience in the higher Education environment. Computer usage skills desired.

Conditions of Employment
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
Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Requisition Number
S02958

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
05/26/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Please include resume.

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page
https://www.odu.edu/facilities