Senior Trades Technician - Residential Facilities & Maintenance

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,560 - 47,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Job summary

The University of Virginia Facilities Management is seeking a Senior Trades Utility Technician for the Housing Zone, supporting a vast portfolio of residential and program spaces and serving more than 7,800 students. The role emphasizes hands-on skills, problem solving, and collaboration within a fast-paced team to keep critical systems running safely and reliably.

Work may be independent or with journey-level mechanics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least four years of work experience in at least one building trade, with higher-education or similar environments preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving history.

Responsibilities

• Support zone mechanics and skilled trades staff with system maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and routine building care.
• Perform skilled tasks in one or more trades and semi-skilled support tasks in others, using proper tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Identify materials and equipment needed for jobs and help initiate purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate work records including time tickets, job requests, and AIM work orders.
• Follow OSHA and University safety requirements and use PPE as directed.
• Provide updates to building occupants and respond to customer questions in coordination with the supervisor.
• Perform other duties to support Zone operations.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Virginia Facilities Management is seeking a Senior Trades Utility Technician for the Housing Zone, supporting a vast portfolio of residential and program spaces and serving more than 7,800 students. The role emphasizes hands-on skills, problem solving, and collaboration within a fast-paced team to keep critical systems running safely and reliably.

Work may be independent or with journey-level mechanics.