Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title TRADES/UTILITIES SENIOR WORKER Position Number 00414A Department HOUSING MAINTENANCE Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Classified Type of Job Full Time EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers Job Description
MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT
To perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks, as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, in maintaining the mechanical, structural, electrical and plumbing components of the assigned building and grounds. Position is designated essential personnel for emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities
General technical knowledge of primary building maintenance. Ability to make repairs to electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural building components, and grounds independently. Able to perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks in one or more specialized trade/utilities area. Working skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand and power tools.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid Virginia drivers license and an insurable record.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Experience performing general work in a variety of trades areas with some experience performing skilled work in the assigned trades/utilities area.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Journeyman or Masters License in skill trades relating to Maintenance of all types i.e. Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Carpentry. Maintenance experience in the higher Education environment. Computer usage skills desired. Training in skilled trade/craft.
Conditions of Employment
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03292 Job Open To General Public Open Date 05/07/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Please attach resume.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/ Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractors legal duty to furnish information.
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