Senior Trades Utility Technician

UVA Facilities Management (FM) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Trades Utility Technician who supports FM's goal of providing consistent, cost effective, and reliable maintenance and service to University facilities. This position supports North Grounds Zone Maintenance which includes The Darden School of Business, UVA Law School, and The Judge Advocate General Military Law training center, as well as many other properties.

Senior Trades Utility Technicians provide support to zone mechanics and other employees in support of zone maintenance. Technicians perform repair and maintenance tasks in one or more specialized trades/utilities areas and performs semi-skilled, general repair and maintenance tasks in other trades/utilities areas. This work may be performed more independently based on the individual's experience and maintenance/repair service needs. The incumbent will have working knowledge in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, and hand and power tools.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist skilled journey level plumbers, electricians, or HVAC mechanics in performing routine system maintenance, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, assessing problems, undertaking corrective actions, and site cleanup.

• Develop an increasing knowledge of types of tools, materials and equipment used in University facilities.

• Maintain accurate records on time tickets, job requests, and work orders.

• Determine material and equipment for specific jobs, as well as initiate procurement.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations. Use personal safety equipment as instructed, and act in accordance with safety guidelines.

• Meet with and respond to customer requests on work status in coordination with the supervisor.

• This is a designated staff position that will be required to respond during winter weather events as well as other emergency situations that occur at the University.

Anticipated Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour ($43,680 - $52,000 annually); dependent on candidate's education and qualifications. This is a full-time 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.

For the position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks, DMV, and health screen.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: A minimum of four [4] years of work experience in the trades.

• Licensure: Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in plumbing repairs and installs is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands:The employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). The employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell.

Application Process:

Please apply online and search for R0061321. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Resume/Work History

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. This position is open until filled.

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 minimum of three is required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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.