Campus Facilities Technician - Electrical & Mechanical Trades

VCCS; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Empire Community College in Wise, Virginia, is seeking a Mechanical Trades Technician to support electricians and maintain electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems across campus. The role requires reading blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and upholding safety standards to ensure reliable campus operations.

This full-time, essential position may include occasional night and weekend duties, with on-call responsibilities to address emergencies.

Qualifications

• Basic experience or training in facility maintenance, custodial operations, semi-skilled trades work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience using basic tools to perform light repairs, routine maintenance, or assembly tasks.
• Experience performing basic preventive maintenance checks or routine equipment inspections.
• Ability to learn and adapt to computerized maintenance systems (such as Building Automation Systems or work order software) to monitor basic facility conditions.
• Proven reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Support electricians in installation and maintenance work up to complex electrical tasks.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine wiring locations and ensure conformance to codes.
• Place conduit, pipes, or tubing and pull insulated wires to complete circuits.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, or rooftops to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and plumbing systems campus-wide.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical safety

Plumbing basics

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Work order software

Blueprints

Job description

Mountain Empire Community College in Wise, Virginia, is seeking a Mechanical Trades Technician to support electricians and maintain electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems across campus. The role requires reading blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and upholding safety standards to ensure reliable campus operations.

This full-time, essential position may include occasional night and weekend duties, with on-call responsibilities to address emergencies.