Job DescriptionServes as departmental maintenance staff in areas of commercial equipment and refrigeration. Assist supervisor/manager with planning/implementing preventive maintenance program for buildings, and equipment. Will provide hands-on training to support the needs of the operations. Performs work of moderate difficulty with responsibility for independently installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, HVAC systems, and other building systems such as hydronic, steam heat, chilled water systems, and steam boilers, water heaters plus various forms of pumps. Responds to after-hours service calls when scheduled. Some overtime may be required. Essential personnel position requiring employees to report to work during emergency situations and closings.Required Qualifications• Working knowledge of maintenance methods, maintenance safety practices, and maintenance materials, tools and procedures.• Demonstrated experience and good mechanical skills in equipment repair, refrigeration, HVAC, electricity, and general maintenance.• Demonstrated ability interpreting, understanding, following, and applying procedures.• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications.• Experience completing work orders.• Working knowledge of computers.• Demonstrated experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and building systems.• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work quickly and efficiently.• Master level experience in commercial equipment repair.• Some overtime is required and responds to after hour service calls in a team, and work when scheduled or in emergency situations. Must be willing to work weekend shift occasionally or on a rotating shift.• High School Diploma or GED is required.Preferred Qualifications• Associate degree and plus type Ill or universal EPA refrigeration certification.Pay Band4Appointment TypeRegularSalary InformationSalary $55,000 - $60,000/year and commensurate with experienceReview DateMay 2, 2024Additional InformationYou will also receive a food voucher to have a meal in one of our award winning dining centers with every 4+ hour shift worked.The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.About Virginia TechDedicated 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 communitydedicated 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 medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.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, 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 contactSarah ****** regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.About Student Affairs:Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUt Prosim(that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all studentsExperience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing ourAspirations for Student Learning . If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!
