TRADES/UTILITIES WORKER
Old Dominion University
Posting Details
Working Title TRADES/UTILITIES WORKER
Position Number 00947A
Department HOUSING MAINTENANCE
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
To perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks, as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, in maintaining the mechanical, structural, electrical and plumbing components of the assigned building and grounds. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
General technical knowledge of primary building maintenance. Working skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand and power tools. Ability to make repairs to electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural building components, and grounds independently.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid Virginia drivers license and an insurable record.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Some experience performing general work in a variety of trades areas.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Some maintenance experience in the higher Education environment. Some computer usage skills desired.
Conditions of Employment
Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S02935
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 04/28/2025
Close Date 05/09/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Please include resume.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/
Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
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.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
Optional Documents
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
+ Yellow Layoff Form
+ Blue Layoff Card
+ AHP Letter
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