Mechanical Trades Technician II

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mountain Empire Community College in Wise, Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Trades Technician II to support installation and maintenance of electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems across campus.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, reading blueprints, and following safety codes; on-call duty around the clock; occasional night and weekend work may be required. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule and a hiring range of $31,579–$34,000.

Qualifications

• Basic experience or training in facility maintenance or related trades.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic tools for light repairs and routine tasks.
• Experience performing basic preventive maintenance checks or routine equipment inspections.
• Ability to learn computerized maintenance systems (e.g., Building Automation Systems).
• Reliable, strong work ethic; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsabilités

• Support electricians in installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
• Read sketches/blueprints to determine wiring locations and ensure building codes are followed.
• Place conduit, pipes, or tubing and pull wires to complete circuits.
• Install, test, and maintain electrical components and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC and plumbing systems campus-wide.

Connaissances

Hand tools

Electrical safety

Building ops knowledge

Safety procedures

Read manuals

Formation

EPA Section 608 Certification

Description du poste

Working Title Mechanical Trades Technician II Role Title Trades Technician II 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 $31,579 - $34,000 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.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Competencies (KSAs)

• Basic skill in the use of hand and power tools common to the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades.
• General knowledge of basic electrical safety principles, standard trade practices, and foundational plumbing concepts.
• Knowledge of basic commercial building operations, routine preventive maintenance procedures, and safety standards.
• Ability to learn and follow safety guidelines, building codes, and standard operating procedures related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, read equipment manuals, and assist higher-level technicians in routine installations and repairs.

Minimum Required 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.

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 On campus travel daily. Off campus travel infrequent. Statewide travel infrequent.

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.