Trades Utility Technician or Senior Trades Utility Technician

About the role

The University of Virginia's Health System Physical Plant is hiring for either a Trades Utility Technician or a Senior Trades Utility Technician, depending on the finalist’s credentials and experience. Both positions support licensed journey‑level mechanics, seniors, and supervisors while learning on the job, with the senior role performing more independent, skilled repair and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

Trades Utility Technician

• Assist skilled journey‑level mechanics with routine system maintenance, preventative maintenance, building and construction projects, equipment repairs, problem assessment, corrective actions, and site cleanup.
• Respond to emergency calls, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Communicate with customers about work‑order status and provide additional support and problem‑solving.
• Perform all work in accordance with OSHA, federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Develop familiarity with the skills and best practices of the assigned trade.
• Actively participate in classroom and on‑the‑job training.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Senior Trades Utility Technician

• Assist skilled journey‑level mechanics with routine system maintenance, preventative maintenance, building and construction projects, equipment repairs, problem assessment, corrective actions, and site cleanup.
• Address specialized areas within a specific trade, such as quality and temperature control.
• Develop knowledge of materials and equipment used for various utility systems in University projects.
• Maintain accurate records on time tickets, job requests, and work orders.
• Determine material and equipment needs for specific jobs and initiate purchase orders.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations; use personal safety equipment as instructed.
• Meet with and respond to customer requests on work status in coordination with the supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License (required for both positions).
• Trades Utility Technician: Previous experience in a building trade preferred.
• Senior Trades Utility Technician: Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in at least one building trade; experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Successful completion of required background checks, including a health screen, prior to start date.

Compensation

• Trades Utility Technician: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour ($37,440 – $45,760 annually).
• Senior Trades Utility Technician: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour ($45,760 – $54,080 annually).
• Full‑time position with UVA benefits.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service.
• 13+ paid holidays each year, plus additional paid time off.
• Parental and Community Service Leave.
• Health plan with multiple options.
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Tuition assistance and professional development benefits.
• Employee wellness program offering up to $500 per year for wellness activities.

Physical Demands

Requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs; lifting and carrying of various weights; repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools. Work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.