Mechanical Trades Technician

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Empire Community College seeks a Mechanical Trades Technician to support electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems across campus. The role involves installing and maintaining complex electrical equipment, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with safety codes.

The position is essential, with on-call duties and occasional after-hours work. The candidate will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot BAS, and address urgent repair tasks to keep campus facilities running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience maintaining and repairing commercial building mechanical systems and associated electrical work.
• Experience with electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation in institutional facilities.
• Familiarity with BAS monitoring, troubleshooting, and adjusting HVAC systems.
• Knowledgeable in reading blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• EPA 608 certification and ability to work in large institutional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical and plumbing systems up to 600 volts and below.
• Troubleshoot HVAC and BAS components to ensure optimal operation campus-wide.
• Read blueprints and control diagrams to locate wiring and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with facilities for urgent tasks.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

HVAC systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Plumbing systems

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Education

EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification

Tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Working Title: Mechanical Trades Technician Role Title: Trades Technician III Role Code 79033-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 29900072 Agency: Mountain Empire Community College Division: Mountain Empire Community College (Div) Work Location: Wise - 195 Hiring Range: $35,012 - $40,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel: Yes EEO Category: 7-Skilled Craft Full Time or Part Time: Full Time 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? No

Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Occasional night and weekend availability might be necessary to accommodate special events and urgent repair tasks. Additionally, the on-call duty operates around the clock, 24/7, to address any unforeseen emergencies.

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Mountain Empire Community College

Mountain Empire Community College is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson counties, and the City of Norton. MECC is one of twenty-three colleges in the Virginia Community College System and operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Local Advisory Board. The College is financed primarily with state funds, supplemented by contributions from the local jurisdictions.

The Mechanical Trades Technician provides the total campus population with an environmentally safe and secure area for the fulfillment of their educational purpose. Performs tasks in support of, or preparatory to, the work of electricians in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment up to performing complex electrical work in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Prepares sketches or follows blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. Places conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pulls insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. Works from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures. Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as ammeters and test lamps. Assembles, installs, tests, or maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Troubleshooting and repairing HVAC systems and plumbing systems campus-wide. This position is designated as an essential position and is not telework eligible.

This position is designated as a covered employee in a non-restricted position in accordance with Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) Policy 2.20. A non-restricted position is one that is funded by sources considered continuous or recurring, such as Educational and General Funds. A covered employee is a salaried employee whose terms and conditions of employment are subject to the Virginia Personnel Act and who is employed in a classified position. In accordance with DHRM policies, covered employees accumulate paid leave, participate in state retirement, life insurance, and related plans, participate in the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program, are eligible to participate in the state health plan and flexible benefits program, and are subject to the provisions of all DHRM policies.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies to be successful in the position:

• Skilled in electrical and plumbing tools and instruments to install and maintain complex, electrical equipment 600 volts and below and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of the standard practices of the electrical trade, installation and maintenance of complex high and standard voltage electrical equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of the national electric code.
• Knowledgeable in commercial plumbing with the ability to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in various commercial and industrial settings. This includes ensuring the proper functioning of water supply, drainage, and sewage systems to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Progressive experience maintaining and repairing commercial building mechanical systems, including boilers, chillers, air handling units, variable air volume (VAV) systems, pumps, building automation systems, and associated plumbing systems, demonstrating the ability to support the operation of a large institutional facility.
• Progressive experience performing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of commercial electrical systems in educational, healthcare, industrial, institutional, or similar occupied facilities.
• Experience using Building Automation Systems (BAS) to monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust HVAC mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC controls, sensors, actuators, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and related building automation components.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on commercial mechanical and electrical systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial building systems and the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues independently.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a college, university, healthcare, government, or other large institutional facility.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and technical manuals.

Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes Supervises Employees: No Required Travel: No

On campus travel daily.

Off campus travel infrequent.

Statewide travel infrequent.

Posting Number: CLS_4660P

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date: 08/26/2026

Job Close Date: 09/09/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Agency Website: www.mecc.edu

Contact Name: Cory Darnell

Email: [e-mail]

Phone Number: 276-523-9081

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 Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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

VCCS uses 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.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99972