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Roofer/Trades Mechanic

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026
Roofer/Trades Mechanic 536238 Blacksburg, Virginia Facilities Operations Staff VP Facilities Job Description Reporting to the Roofing Supervisor, the Roofer/Trades Mechanic will perform tasks in the installation and maintenance of commercial roofing systems such as Standing Seam and other types of metal roofing, EPDM, TPO and PVC on the VT campus. Required Qualifications • Verifiable journey-level experience in commercial roofing. • Experience installing and maintaining EPDM, PVC, metal, built-up and ballasted roof systems. • Valid driver's license with good driving record. • Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; and work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling. • Ability to communicate effectively; have good team work skills; and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace. • Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. • May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department. • This is a designated emergency personnel position. • Experience operating all types of aerial lifts. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in a large commercial or educational setting. • Good working knowledge of painting, carpentry and masonry. • Experience with TPO roofing systems. • Experience operating and working from all types of aerial lifts at heights of up to 80 plus feet Pay Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $38,000-$45,000 Hours per week 40 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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 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 Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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