Industrial Maintenance Trades Specialist
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on April 1, 2024
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
- 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
- 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
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification preferred
- State of Virginia Driver's License
Physical Demands & Activities
Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Essential
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: April 14, 2024
Salary Range: $45,000 - $52,000 ($21.63/hr - $25.00/hr)
Position Details:
Department: Facilities Management
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
