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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
- Outdoor work
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, VA: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person