Residence Hall Facilities Technician

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

VT discounts

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Residential Custodian in Blacksburg, VA, to support the Facilities and Operations Housekeeping team. The role combines cleaning duties with light maintenance in campus residence halls, reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities.

It offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for development within the department. The position requires basic facilities maintenance experience, strong safety awareness, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Basic experience with facilities maintenance and/or building systems.
• Experience in cleaning institutional, domestic, or commercial areas.
• Ability to follow safety standards and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of student housing, kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas.
• Respond to maintenance-related service requests via a work order system.
• Clean HVAC vents, replace filters, and service air grills.
• Conduct minor plumbing and fixture repairs (e.g., dispensers, clogged drains).
• Change light bulbs and repair fixtures.
• Perform light maintenance and repairs on appliances and fitness equipment.
• Maintain and repair housekeeping equipment; track inventory and service logs.
• Support seasonal upkeep of outdoor residential areas (e.g., grills, volleyball courts, garden beds).
• Ensure safety compliance (OSHA, EHSS) and proper handling of tools and chemicals.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Customer service

Tools

Electronic work order system

Hand tools

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Residential Custodian in Blacksburg, VA, to support the Facilities and Operations Housekeeping team. The role combines cleaning duties with light maintenance in campus residence halls, reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities.

It offers a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for development within the department. The position requires basic facilities maintenance experience, strong safety awareness, and excellent customer service.