What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Mechanic position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Reporting to the Building Trades Supervisor, the Trades Mechanic is responsible for performing tasks in the building trades (carpentry, masonry, and painting) in support of building maintenance on the VT campus and assisting plumbing and electrical trades as requested.
Required Qualifications
Journeyman level experience in the installation, repair and maintenance practices, equipment, and materials used in one or more skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, and painting. | Experience with interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.| Record keeping and inventory experience. | Must have a valid drivers license. | Candidate must be able to perform routine institutional painting tasks. | Ability to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades. | Ability to use a computer, keep accurate and complete records. | Ability to perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision. | Ability to communicate effectively, works as an effective team member, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.| Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling. | Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. | This position is designated as Emergency Personnel. May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department. | Must have health and safety medical check.| Must be able to use a respirator.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a large commercial or educational setting. | Experience in painting and glazing. | Experience in a work order/inventory management system. | Basic computer skills.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$41,000-$51,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
July 22, 2026
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
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.
Reporting to the Building Trades Supervisor, the Trades Mechanic is responsible for performing tasks in the building trades (carpentry, masonry, and painting) in support of building maintenance on the VT campus and assisting plumbing and electrical trades as requested.
Required Qualifications
Journeyman level experience in the installation, repair and maintenance practices, equipment, and materials used in one or more skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, and painting. | Experience with interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.| Record keeping and inventory experience. | Must have a valid drivers license. | Candidate must be able to perform routine institutional painting tasks. | Ability to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades. | Ability to use a computer, keep accurate and complete records. | Ability to perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision. | Ability to communicate effectively, works as an effective team member, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.| Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling. | Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. | This position is designated as Emergency Personnel. May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department. | Must have health and safety medical check.| Must be able to use a respirator.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a large commercial or educational setting. | Experience in painting and glazing. | Experience in a work order/inventory management system. | Basic computer skills.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$41,000-$51,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
July 22, 2026
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
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.
Salary : $41,000 - $51,000