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Facilities Maintainer

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
Job Description

Provides generalist support for exterior spaces such as volleyball courts, grills, weeds and handles light grounds work for planting beds in proximity to residence halls and dining venues. Supports maintenance of move-in/move-out materials including set-up, take-down, and inventory. Supports residence hall spaces by repairing or replacing dispensers, cleaning HVAC vent and supply grills and replace air filters. Perform power washing, carpet, and upholstery cleaning activities.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience providing maintenance, housekeeping, customer service, and logistics assistance to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
  • Workers may provide additional customer service support to the department as needed.
  • Experience with minor repair and maintenance skills.
  • Experience with landscaping and groundskeeping procedures.
  • Experience with cleaning equipment use and care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to interact effectively with various levels of users and occupants of buildings and facilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision and to operate within a team-based environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Pay $15.00/hour

Hours per week

Up to 40 hours/week

Review Date

Open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Schuster at sdavis15@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

About Student Affairs

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence . We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community , which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning . If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

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