Master Mechanic

University of Virginia's Facilities Management Housing Zone has an exciting opportunity for a Master Mechanic on our Second Shift (Monday to Friday, 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM) who supports Facilities Management's goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, and reliable maintenance and service. The Housing Zone provides facilities services to Housing and Residential Life (HRL) properties consisting of 8,000 beds distributed through 187 buildings, encompassing over 3 million square feet of occupied residential space. Our portfolio includes single-family homes, traditional residence halls, and apartments.

The Master Mechanic will be the primary point of contact on the second shift for preventive and emergent maintenance issues within the Zone. This forward-facing role involves extensive interaction with residents, students, and staff, requiring exceptional communication and customer service skills. Success in this position hinges on the incumbent's ability to consistently execute critical thinking and advanced problem-solving to effectively isolate and repair both routine and complex maintenance issues across multiple building and specialty trades.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be flexible in handling diverse tasks and committed to maintaining a safe work environment. They must be effective both independently and as part of a team, self-motivated to drive continuous improvement, and dedicated to staying current with system upgrades and emerging technical enhancements throughout the University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently perform installation, repair, and maintenance in multiple building trades, including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, according to diagrams and manuals.

• Conduct preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for various building systems.

• Mentor, instruct, and coach less experienced staff to enhance their technical knowledge and skills.

• Utilize CMMS/IWMS to track maintenance activities, schedule preventative maintenance, and manage work orders.

• Ensure the use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

• Foster a safe work environment by instructing and monitoring compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Communicate with customers regarding job status, reasons for, and duration of expected delays.

• Perform miscellaneous duties such as snow and ice removal, as assigned by the supervisor.

• Stay current with system upgrades and emerging technical enhancements.

• Proactively identify and implement improvements to maintenance processes and systems.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid driver's license with a positive points balance.

• A minimum of four (4) years of work experience at the Journey level in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical trades.

• Journeyman or higher license in one trade (HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical) and four (4) years of Journeyman level experience in a second trade.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) Journeyman Level or higher Trade Licenses (HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical).

• Service experience in HVAC and Plumbing.

• Experience working in an occupied environments in an academic setting.

Anticipated Compensation: $35 - $38 per hour, commensurate with experience. This position also receives an additional $1 per hour shift differential.

This is a full-time, exempt position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave.

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs.

• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.

• Tuition and professional development benefits.

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

To Apply:

Apply online and search for requisition R0061219. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required.

Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, at js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.