Trades Mechanic

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$41,000 - $51,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Trades Mechanic is responsible for performing tasks in the building trades (carpentry, masonry, and painting) in support of building maintenance on the VT campus and assisting plumbing and electrical trades as requested. This position is designated as Emergency Personnel and may be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department. A criminal conviction check will be required for the successful candidate.

Requirements

Journeyman level experience in the installation, repair and maintenance practices, equipment, and materials used in one or more skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, and painting.
Experience with interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
Record keeping and inventory experience.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Ability to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades.
Ability to use a computer, keep accurate and complete records.
Ability to perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively, works as an effective team member, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
Must have health and safety medical check.
Must be able to use a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
Experience in painting and glazing.
Experience in a work order/inventory management system.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Performing tasks in the building trades (carpentry, masonry, and painting) in support of building maintenance on the VT campus.
Assisting plumbing and electrical trades as requested.
Performing routine institutional painting tasks.
Keeping accurate and complete records.
Moving and handling heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Maneuvering materials up and down stairs.
Climbing and working from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds.
Working for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
Working in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
Working additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department as Emergency Personnel.