Trades & General Labor Temporary Assignments

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Blacksburg is seeking a versatile maintenance worker to support a variety of trades, including carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, and HVAC, along with grounds upkeep. You will perform routine tasks such as cleaning, lubricating equipment, replacing filters, and painting, contributing to safe, reliable operations.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to use hand and power tools, and the flexibility to handle

Qualifications

• Experience in trades or grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to complete assignments timely and safely.
• Strong interaction with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous service and minor repairs in carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning and grounds.
• Work is routine and manual: cleaning and lubricating equipment, replacing filters, painting.
• Move furniture, mowing, weed eating and snow removal as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Duties and responsibilities: vary depending on departmental needs. Duties may include but are not limited to miscellaneous service and minor repairs in a variety of trades areas such as carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning and grounds. Work is routine and manual, such as cleaning and lubricating equipment, replacing and cleaning filters, painting, moving furniture, mowing, weed eating and snow removal.

Emergency Hire opportunities are limited to 130 calendar days of employment.

Required qualifications: may vary based on assignment. Candidates with the appropriate combination of experience and skills will be considered. Knowledge of trades and grounds maintenance; basic skills in techniques, tools, materials and equipment; must be able to use hand and power tools to perform manual labor; must be able to complete assignments in a timely manner; strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all individuals in a diverse multicultural environment.