Facilities Trades Technician — On-Call Multi-Trade

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute is seeking Trades Technicians for the Maintenance Team in the Physical Plant Department. This full-time role covers electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general facilities support to ensure safe, reliable operations on campus.

The successful candidate will perform installations, maintenance, and repairs while adhering to safety standards and codes. Weekend/evening work may be required to support events and critical maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Adaptability.
• Computer skills – iPad and work order system.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance across electrical, plumbing and carpentry, and building systems.
• Install, maintain, repair electrical wiring, panels, lighting and fixtures per codes.
• Maintain water lines, pumps, fixtures and plumbing systems for safe operation.
• Assist boiler maintenance and steam line repair.
• Respond to facility emergencies; on-call rotation every third week.
• Work weekends/evenings as needed for events and operations.

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Job description

Virginia Military Institute is seeking Trades Technicians for the Maintenance Team in the Physical Plant Department. This full-time role covers electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general facilities support to ensure safe, reliable operations on campus.

The successful candidate will perform installations, maintenance, and repairs while adhering to safety standards and codes. Weekend/evening work may be required to support events and critical maintenance activities.