Trades Technician 00513

This is a full-time, non-exempt classified position subject to availability of funding. The selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program and complete a 12-month probationary period.

About the Role

Reporting to the Building Manager of the Freeman Center through the Maintenance Supervisor, this position will be responsible for providing all-around maintenance and repair of all areas of the building on a daily basis. This role ensures the Freeman Center is well-maintained, clean, and safe by performing maintenance tasks that range from simple to moderately complex. The position also includes chair alignment and maintenance in the Pope Chapel and requires availability in an on-call capacity as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform repairs and maintenance in various trades/utilities, including simple carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Assess damages in rooms and make necessary repairs.
• Use hand and power tools effectively and safely.
• Follow written and oral instructions, communicate effectively with others, and perform heavy manual labor.
• Resolve routine questions and problems independently and prioritize work orders.
• Know when to escalate questions or problems to a supervisor.
• Perform building maintenance tasks such as carpentry and painting.
• Handle plumbing, electrical, housekeeping, and inventory management duties.
• Monitor and maintain fire extinguishers, generators, HVAC units, and replace various filters.
• Work a flexible schedule, including after-hours call-ins as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience working in building maintenance (carpentry, painting), plumbing, electrical, housekeeping, and inventory management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including after-hours on-call duties.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving light, moderate, and heavy lifting (up to and exceeding 50 lbs), pushing/pulling, standing, bending, walking, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or coursework in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical work.
• Experience working at a college/university, fitness center, or public assembly facility (e.g., arenas, convocation centers, theaters).
• Experience using computers and computer programs.

Skills

• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Working knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, electrical systems, and housekeeping.

Benefits

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University, including:

• Retirement plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave: vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave.
• Discounted travel, banking, legal, and retail services for state employees.

Pay

Salary range: $47,288 to $59,110, commensurate with education and experience.