What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Technician II position at Rappahannock Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Trades Technician II
Role Title
Trades Technician II
Role Code
79032-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
2
Position Number
27800046
Agency
Rappahannock Community College
Division
Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location
Gloucester - 073
Hiring Range
The hiring salary range is $40,000 - $46,000 and will be commensurate with experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes
EEO Category
8-Service Maintenance
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
TBD; must be available for occasional evening and weekend work, holidays and overtime depending on college needs, and will serve as essential personnel in the event of college/campus closure due to inclement weather or emergency condition(s).
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.
Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?
RCC seeks applicants for the position of Trades Technician II to join the buildings and grounds team at the Warsaw campus in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and attractive campus environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors. This position will perform various semi-skilled manual tasks and duties supporting general building facilities maintenance. This includes providing care and maintenance of the college grounds, servicing, repairing, and upkeeping building mechanical, minor electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior furnishings and systems, interior space and system inspection, upkeeping of the campus vehicle fleet, and other duties assigned by the facilities manager. Must be available for occasional evening and weekend work, holidays and overtime depending on college needs, and will serve as essential personnel in the event of college/campus closure due to inclement weather or emergency condition(s).
This is a full-time Trades Technician II position with an excellent benefits package. The hiring salary range is $40,000 – $46,000 and will be commensurate with experience.
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
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods of times
- Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment with a diverse group of employees, students, and visitors to the college campus
- Proven ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and use sound judgement
- Ability to effectively work in a team or independently
- Ability to effectively communicate and possess basic computer skills and knowledge, including email
- Ability to operate automotive equipment such as golf carts, 1½ ton trucks, zero turn mowers, hauling trailers, etc.
- Ability to effectively operate power and manual hand tools such as hammers, drills, high pressure washers, blowers, assorted lawn equipment, etc.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and climb ladders up to 12 feet in height
- Valid Virginia driver’s licenses is required
Additional Considerations
- Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
- Previous experience in building trades (Minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry)
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
May be required to travel between campuses and RCC sites.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_4612P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/28/2026
Job Close Date
08/11/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
A FULLY completed VCCS employment application, resume and cover letter describing qualifications are required. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before August 11, 2026.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
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:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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.
Salary : $40,000 - $46,000