Industrial Maintenance Trades Specialist

Summary

VCU's Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire an Industrial Maintenance Trades Specialist for Facilities Operations.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Utilize knowledge of the trades to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building infrastructure, ensuring efficient operation of Zone facilities

• Provide exemplary customer service to all faculty, staff, and students supporting the University's mission of teaching, high-impact research, and creative expression

• Identify and document system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advise management of tasks requiring priority attention

• Provide quality workmanship and service to maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime

Benefits include:

• 28 days of annual paid leave (University leave)

• 16 days of annual holiday leave

• Competitive health benefits package commences within 30 days of employment

Paid training

• Retirement offered through Virginia Retirement System

• Tuition waiver with up to 2 classes per semester (6 credits)

• Parental and Care Giver Leave

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Several years of experience performing commercial building maintenance

• Ability to repair and service a wide variety of building infrastructure components, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry related issues

• Ability communicate orally and in writing to supervision, other employees, and customers

• Ability to read/interpret drawings, plans, specifications, and scopes

• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Valid State of Virginia Driver's License is required

• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Hiring Standards

• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification preferred

Required Licensure/Certification

• State of Virginia Driver's License

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Physical Demands & Activities

Light Lifting (<20> Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Essential

Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Essential

Pushing/Pulling: Essential

Standing: Essential

Sitting: Marginal

Repetitive Motion: Essential

Walking: Essential

Climbing: Essential

Reaching: Essential

Bending: Essential

Environmental Conditions

Extreme heat/cold: Essential

Extreme Noise: Essential

Vibrations: Essential

Fumes: Marginal

Mists/gases: Marginal

Emotional Demands

Fast pace: Essential

Average Pace: Essential

Multiple Stimuli: Essential

Intense Customer Interaction: Essential

Frequent Change: Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory: Essential

Reasoning: Essential

Hearing: Essential

Reading: Essential

Analyzing: Essential

Logic: Essential

Verbal Communication: Essential

Written Communication: Essential

Salary Range: $45,000 - $52,000 ($21.63/hr - $25.00/hr)

Work Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm

ORP Eligible: No

VCU Job Code Slotting: Trades Specialist 1-3 (17121-17123)

Closing Date: July 3, 2024