Building Superintendent (Portsmouth Student Center)

Tidewater Community College; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads for 50 years, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. The Building Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Student Center, ensuring the facility is safe, clean, and well-maintained for students, employees, and visitors.

This is an essential, full-time position at Tidewater Community College, with a salary range of $52,000–$67,000 commensurate with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of several building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical).
• Experience supervising personnel in facilities maintenance tasks.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and layout plans.
• Experience at the Journeyman level in one of the building trades is preferred.
• Ability to interpret computer-based equipment control systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation and upkeep of the Student Center.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Facilities Manager and other campus staff.
• Provide responsive facilities support and address building-related needs.

Skills

Building trades

Supervision

Blueprint reading

Facilities maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Education

Journeyman license preferred

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79033-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 295R0703

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Portsmouth - 740

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $52,000 - $67,000, commensurate w/ experience.

Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes

EEO Category

EEO Category 7-Skilled Craft

Full Time or Part Time

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 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?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College ( TCC ) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC . TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Building Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Student Center, ensuring the facility is safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained for students, employees, and visitors. Performs routine building maintenance and facilities services within the employee’s technical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Coordinates with the Facilities Manager to arrange and support maintenance activities that are beyond the scope of the position or require specialized expertise, equipment, or resources not assigned to the Student Center.

Provides responsive facilities support and assistance to building occupants and coordinates with appropriate campus personnel to address building-related needs. The employee may also be assigned to perform maintenance, upkeep, or other related work at other college/campus facilities as directed by the Campus Manager or Facilities Director based on operational needs.

This position is designated as essential. The employee may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position during a college/campus closure resulting from weather, emergency, or other emergent conditions.

This is a restricted funded position.

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

• Knowledge and skills in a specific building trade.
• Knowledge of several building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC , electrical, etc.).
• Ability to supervise and train assigned employees in facilities maintenance activities.
• Skills in using common tools and equipment necessary to maintain facilities.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and layout plans.
• Ability to interpret computer-based equipment control systems.
• Experience at the Journeyman level in one of the building trades.

Additional Considerations

• Experience supervising personnel performing facilities maintenance tasks.
• Journeyman’s license in one of the building trades is preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees Yes

Required Travel

Local

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4835P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/29/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/30/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

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: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)