University Housing Maintenance Technician

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement: This position is a “designated position” meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest: No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?: Yes

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Departmental Objective: To ensure that that student housing facilities are well-maintained, clean and safe for the students of CNU.

Purpose of the Position: To perform light to moderate maintenance objectives, in a timely manner and within budget constraints, to include all campus housing systems, consisting of 3,900 student domiciles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Under minimal supervision, must be able to trouble shoot and perform duties involving moderately complex carpentry, plumbing, understanding of HVAC systems, flooring/carpets and carpet tiles, ceiling tiles and frames, doors and locks, paint/patching of walls and ceilings, understanding of fire alarms/panels, gas fire places, electric/gas appliances, and electrical work such as ballasts, fluorescent and LED lighting.
• Ability to perform repairs in residential areas where students, faculty, or staff may be present.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and to perform some manual labor.
• Ability to escort vendors while on campus, for the purpose of answering questions and providing entry to secure areas.
• Ability to complete routine residential or commercial repairs, be able to prioritize work orders, and inform management of potential issues.
• Ability to work a daytime schedule and be on-call on a rotating basis. Additional hours may be required to complete summer room turnover or in an emergency.
• Ability to abide by all safety policies and wear personal protective equipment as required
• Understanding of OSHA and VOSH regulations.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required :

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent education and experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Valid driver’s license

Experience:

• Experience using hand tools, power drills, tap/die sets, power augers, or handsaws
• Experience performing residential or commercial maintenance

Additional Consideration(s):

Experience:

• Experience working in a university or residential setting
• Experience performing moderately complex residential or commercial maintenance

Salary Information: Salary starting at $41,121 to $50,259, Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information: This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Role Code: 79033

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
• Ability to work a daytime schedule and be on-call on a rotating basis. Additional hours may be required to complete summer room turnover or in an emergency.
• Ability to abide by all safety policies and wear personal protective equipment as required

Is this position telework eligible?: No

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.): Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.): Essential

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.): Essential

Pushing/Pulling: Essential

Standing: Essential

Sitting: Essential

Bending: Essential

Walking: Essential

Climbing: Essential

Reaching: Essential

Repetitive Motion: Essential

Fast Pace: Essential

Average Pace: Essential

Multiple Priorities: Essential

Intense Customer Interaction: Essential

Multiple Stimuli: Essential

Frequency Changes: Essential

Memory: Essential

Reasoning: Essential

Hearing: Essential

Reading: Essential

Analyzing: Essential

Logic: Essential

Verbal Communication: Essential

Written Communication: Essential

Posting Number: PS1225P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Date: 06/16/2026

Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm). In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20874

EEO/Diversity Statement(s): Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Request: Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Alternative Hiring Process: 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 upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications. Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024. Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Background Check: Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.