TRADES/UTILITES SENIOR WORKER

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Budgeting, Carpentry, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electricity, Employee Terminations, Facilities Management, Federal Government, Genetics, HVAC, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Medical Conditions, Property Maintenance
LOCATION
Norfolk, VA
POSTED
5 days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title TRADES/UTILITES SENIOR WORKER Position Number 00066A Department HOUSING MAINTENANCE Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Classified Type of Job Full Time EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers Job Description

TWO POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT

To perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks, as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, in maintaining the mechanical, structural, electrical and plumbing components of the assigned building and grounds. Position is designated "essential personnel" for emergency closings.

Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities

General technical knowledge of primary building maintenance. Ability to make repairs to electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural building components, and grounds independently. Able to perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks in one or more specialized trade/utilities area. Working skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand and power tools.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Experience performing general work in a variety of trades areas - with some experience performing skilled work in the assigned trades/utilities area. High School Diploma or equivalent. Training in skilled trade/craft.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Journeyman or Masters License in skill trades relating to Maintenance of all types i.e. Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Carpentry. Maintenance experience in the higher Education environment. Computer usage skills desired.

Conditions of Employment

In-person reporting required. This position is not eligible to telework under any circumstances.

Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03359 Job Open To General Public Open Date 06/29/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Department of Motor Vehicle Report will be obtained on a routine basis.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. College Home Page Department Home Page Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
  • Yes - If yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form (SF-50)

  • No

    • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Yellow Layoff Form
  • Blue Layoff Card
  • AHP Letter
  • Standard Form 50 (SF-50)

About the Company

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Old Dominion University