Trades Technician II

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Rappahannock Community College seeks a Trades Technician II for the Glenns campus to maintain a safe, comfortable, and attractive environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. This full-time role supports general building facilities maintenance, grounds care, and minor electrical/plumbing tasks.

The position requires availability for occasional evenings and weekends, overtime as needed, and will be essential personnel during weather or emergency closures.

Qualifications

• MUST have strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and think critically.
• Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and visitors.
• Must possess valid Virginia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks across facilities.
• Care for college grounds and minor electrical/plumbing tasks.
• Maintain interior/exterior furnishings and systems.
• Assist in vehicle fleet upkeep and inspections.
• Work occasional evenings, weekends or overtime as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Service-oriented

Troubleshooting

Team or independent work

Basic computer skills

Operate automotive equipment

Tools handling

Lifting 50 pounds

Virginia driver's license

Job description

Working Title Trades Technician II Role Title Trades Technician II Role Code 79032-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 2 Position Number 27800046 Agency Rappahannock Community College Division Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location Gloucester - 073 Hiring Range The hiring salary range is $40,000 - $46,000 and will be commensurate with experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

TBD; must be available for occasional evening and weekend work, holidays and overtime depending on college needs, and will serve as essential personnel in the event of college/campus closure due to inclement weather or emergency condition(s).

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC seeks applicants for the position of Trades Technician II to join the buildings and grounds team at the Glenns campus in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and attractive campus environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors. This position will perform various semi-skilled manual tasks and duties supporting general building facilities maintenance. This includes providing care and maintenance of the college grounds, servicing, repairing, and upkeeping building mechanical, minor electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior furnishings and systems, interior space and system inspection, upkeeping of the campus vehicle fleet, and other duties assigned by the facilities manager. Must be available for occasional evening and weekend work, holidays and overtime depending on college needs, and will serve as essential personnel in the event of college/campus closure due to inclement weather or emergency condition(s).

This is a full-time Trades Technician II position with an excellent benefits package. The hiring salary range is $40,000 – $46,000 and will be commensurate with experience.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods of times
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment with a diverse group of employees, students, and visitors to the college campus
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and use sound judgement
• Ability to effectively work in a team or independently
• Ability to effectively communicate and possess basic computer skills and knowledge, including email
• Ability to operate automotive equipment such as golf carts, 1½ ton trucks, zero turn mowers, hauling trailers, etc.
• Ability to effectively operate power and manual hand tools such as hammers, drills, high pressure washers, blowers, assorted lawn equipment, etc.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds and climb ladders up to 12 feet in height
• Valid Virginia driver’s licenses is required

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping
• Previous experience in building trades (Minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry)

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel No

May be required to travel between campuses and RCC sites.

Posting Number CLS_4612P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/28/2026 Job Close Date 08/25/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu

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Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact [e-mail].

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‑discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

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