Shop Technician

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,485; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia invites applications for a Shop Technician in the Facilities and Game Operations office on UVA Grounds in Charlottesville. The role supports maintenance of athletic facilities and equipment, with duties ranging from minor repairs to assisting with event setups.

A candidate should have at least one year of related experience and be able to work with hand and power tools, maintaining safety and reliability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or technical school certificate is preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in groundskeeping, machine maintenance, and/or general labor services.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools and perform maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to ask for assistance.
• Support projects, event setups and conversions for the athletics facilities.
• Maintain safe working conditions for shop staff and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor/technical certificate preferred

Job description

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Shop Technician to support the Facilities and Game Operations office.

Shop Technicians perform various service duties regarding the maintenance and care of athletic buildings and grounds. They may be certified in a skill area or could be experienced in working with several unlicensed and unspecialized crafts. They may work independently or as a team, with assigned work but limited supervision.

The Shop Technician supports the athletics department goals of providing consistent, cost‑effective, and reliable maintenance and service to the athletics facilities and providing safe working conditions for shop staff. The Shop Technician will provide first‑class service and operation for internal and external constituents with the expectation for high performance standards and will perform or call for repairs that pose an immediate threat to health or safety (informing supervisor, as necessary). This position will help with various projects, event set ups and conversions and reports to the Shop Supervisor or, in their absence, the Assistant Shop Supervisor.

Incumbent must be able to: operate hand and power tools; perform maintenance and repair equipment; understand instructions and work independently without direct supervision but know when to ask for assistance; perform manual labor; learn new skills and adapt procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs. Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of daily computer use for email communication, researching maintenance topics and materials online, scheduling work, and reviewing and managing work orders and daily time entries.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or technical school certificate is preferred.

Experience: At least one year of experience in groundskeeping, machine maintenance, and/or general labor services required. Must be 18 years of age or older to operate rental equipment such as a bobcat, loaders and other heavy equipment.

About the Position

The salary range is $17.50-18.50, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This position requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs, lifting and carrying of various weights. Repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools; work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.

This position is located on the UVA Grounds in Charlottesville, VA. This is an exempt‑level, benefited position; learn more about UVA Benefits. This is an in‑person position.

Application Timeline

This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin July 22.

How to Apply

Applicants not employed at UVA please apply through the UVA job board; current employees please search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website and complete an application. Please do not submit any applications directly to the Athletics department as only applications submitted through these sites will be considered. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three professional references

Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

References will be checked as part of the final selection process. The selected applicant will pass a criminal background check.

About UVA and the Community

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Contact

For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.