Mechanical Trades Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Empire Community College seeks a Mechanical Trades Technician to install, maintain, and repair electrical and plumbing systems across campus. You will assist electricians, read blueprints, and ensure compliance with safety and building codes. The role involves HVAC and BAS troubleshooting and preventive maintenance in a large institutional facility.

The position is full-time, non-telework eligible, and supports facilities operations essential to campus safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing commercial building mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical trade practices and safety standards.
• Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS).
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and fixtures up to 600 volts.
• Assist electricians and perform preparatory work from sketches and blueprints.
• Pull wiring through conduit and install systems following codes.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and plumbing systems campus-wide.
• Use power and hand tools, measuring devices, and testing equipment for diagnostics.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing systems

Building automation systems

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical codes

Tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

Test equipment

Blueprint reading

Job description

Title: Mechanical Trades Technician

Agency: Mountain Empire Community College

Location: Wise - 195

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $35,012 - $40,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

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.

Minimum 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.