Trades Technician II

Virginia-Community-College-System; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Wytheville Community College is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to maintain grounds, assist with office/classroom setups, and support building maintenance. The role includes mowing, trimming, snow/ice removal, and operating various equipment. CPR/First Aid/AED training is required or to be obtained.

Schedule is mostly Tue–Fri, 7 am–4 pm, averaging 29 hours per week, with duties that emphasize teamwork, punctuality, and excellent customer service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of basic trades.
• Ability to operate tractors, mowers, trucks, forklifts, and snowplows.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and respond to changing operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care of grounds: mowing, trimming trees and shrubs, snow/ice removal.
• Assist moving furniture for office/classroom changes and setups for events.
• Assist with basic building maintenance: maintenance, light bulb changes.
• Obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and AED training.
• Attend trainings, punctual attendance, teamwork and safety meetings.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, faculty, and the public.

Skills

Basic trades knowledge

Tractor/mower operation

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

Working Title

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 79033-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 288W0129

Agency

Agency Wytheville Community College

Division

Division Wytheville Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Wythe - 197

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $17.00-$18.50 per hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 7-Skilled Craft

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part 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

Schedule will be determined by needs of department but mostly 7 am-4 pm, Tuesday-Thursday. 29 hours average per week.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.
Wytheville Community College is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper will : assist in the care of grounds including mowing, trimming trees and shrubs, and snow/ice removal; Assist in the moving furniture for office and classroom changes and setups for special events, classes, and workshops;
Assist with basic building maintenance to include preventative maintenance, installations, light bulb changes and other building maintenance;
Obtain and maintain training in CPR , First Aid, and AED ;
Complete all training required by WCC ;
Practice regular and dependable attendance and punctuality;
Practice good teamwork among co-workers;
Display initiative and work efficiency;
Be observant and report conditions that may be detrimental to the college;
Participate in scheduled staff/safety meetings; and
Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, faculty, administration and the public. Schedule will primarily be working Tuesday through Friday.

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

• High school education or equivalent;
• Working knowledge of basic trades;
• Ability to operate tractors, mowers, trucks, forklifts, and snowplows; and
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and respond to changing operational needs.

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, or a related field.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and painting repairs.
• Experience operating grounds and maintenance equipment, including tractors, zero-turn mowers, skid steers, forklifts, utility vehicles, and snow removal equipment.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance inspections and minor repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and OSHA safety requirements.
• Current certifications in CPR , First Aid, and AED , or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Experience working in a higher education, government, school, commercial, or institutional environment.
• Experience using work order systems.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

May be required to travel to other WCC off-site locations.

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3534P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/30/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/29/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.wcc.vccs.edu

Contact Name

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number 276-223-4869

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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