Job Description

Reporting to a Preventive Maintenance Supervisor, the Trades/Utilities Master Mechanic maintains, inspects, services and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment in assigned academic building. This position troubleshoots and repairs any mechanical or electrical failures, responds to trouble calls to shutdown equipment and make repairs in a safe manner, and inspects buildings for safety hazards and repair as needed.

This position is designated Emergency Personnel, which requires employees to report to work during emergency situations and closings.

Required Qualifications

* Current Virginia Journey or Master Level license in electrical, plumbing trade or HVAC trades; OR current Journey or Master level licensing agreement (reciprocity) from another jurisdiction as approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors.
* Must obtain Virginia license within 6 months of employment if not already in possession.
* Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience at the journey level in electrical and mechanical trades in an industrial, commercial or institutional trades environment.
* Working knowledge of blueprints, technical drawings and/or sketches.
* Recordkeeping experience.
* Ability to learn and use the computerized Facilities work order system to enter time, obtain, create and edit work orders, and request materials.
* Must have excellent communication skills; be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace, have good team work skills and work independently without direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
* Experience with an online work order management system.
* Previous lead worker and/or supervisory experience.

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$62,258

Review Date

January 31, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.