About the role
Job Description
Provide direction for and supervise all activities of assigned trades personnel to complete preventive and corrective maintenance for building systems/equipment and other projects as assigned. Ensure the execution of work order assignments in coordination with fellow Facilities supervisors and with designated University contacts in order that all projects are completed in a timely, safe and cost effective manner. Interact routinely with building occupants on scheduled and nonscheduled activities to ensure open and effective communications. Complete the required administrative functions regarding work order flow including data entry into Facilities work order system. Coordinate procurement and delivery of material to job sites in order that avoidable work delays are prevented.
The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).
Required Qualifications
- Considerable maintenance experience as a trades mechanic along with lead or supervisory experience. Virginia Master licensure and experience in one or more of the following is required: plumbing, electrical, steamfitter, or HVAC.
- Must have a valid driver's license and will be required to operate a motor vehicle daily.
- Familiarity with building trades.
- Working knowledge of all local and state codes that pertain to areas of responsibility.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Must have the ability to read, and understand a variety of technical documents such as blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
- Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; ability to work for long periods standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
- This position is designated as Emergency Personnel.
- May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
- Must have health and safety medical check.
- Must be able to use a respirator.
Preferred Qualifications
- Maintenance experience with building systems in a large commercial or institutional setting.
- Experience in a computerized work order/inventory management system.
- Working knowledge of multiple trade-specific tasks.
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$74,642
Hours per week
40+
Review Date
November 18, 2026
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
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 inclusive community 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 undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.