What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Technician I - Temporary position at Mountain Empire Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Trades Technician I - Temporary
Role Title
Trades Technician I
Role Code
79031-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
1
Position Number
299W0536
Agency
Mountain Empire Community College
Division
Mountain Empire Community College (Div)
Work Location
Wise - 195
Hiring Range
$12.77 per hour
Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes
EEO Category
8-Service Maintenance
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Work up to 29 hours per week during the workweek of Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.
This temporary position helps maintain the college’s landscaped grounds through mowing, weed eating, and general grounds maintenance services that preserve the beauty, safety, and functionality of the campus, ensuring an inviting environment that supports the college’s educational mission and leaves a positive impression on students, employees, and visitors.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs and Competencies required to successfully perform the job:
- Knowledge of or ability to learn about power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.
- Knowledge of and experience in or the ability to learn about the proper methods of caring for trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns.
- Ability to manage time across all duties assigned for the day.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly.
- Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
Required Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.
- Ability and desire to learn groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures.
Additional Considerations
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in a similar position.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Campus travel only.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_3320P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
10/31/2026
Job Open Date
07/29/2026
Job Close Date
08/09/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Cory Darnell
Email
hr@mecc.edu
Phone Number
276-523-9081
Special Instructions to Applicants
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:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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