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Trades Technician IV

Old Dominion University

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Compensation
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Location
Norfolk, VA
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Virginia Drivers License

Job overview

Old Dominion University is hiring a Trades Technician IV. The Trades Technician IV provides maintenance services and supervises staff for designated University residence halls and apartments. This role ensures security, manages inventory, and oversees the work order program for all maintenance activities. The position is designated as "essential personnel" for emergency closings, contributing to a positive environment in line with University and Commonwealth goals.

Key focus areas include Provide maintenance services to designated University residence halls and apartments, Supervise staff in maintenance activities, and Ensure security is maintained in designated University residence halls and apartments.

Successful candidates bring Valid Virginia Driver's License, Insurable Record, and High School Graduate Or GED. Important skills include Preventive Maintenance, Repairs To Structural Components, Repairs To Electrical Components, Repairs To Mechanical/HVAC Components, Repairs To Plumbing Components, and Proper Use Of Tools. Preferred (not required): Supervision Of Staff, Maintaining Inventory, Managing Work Order Program, and Documentation Of Activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preventive MaintenanceRepairs to Structural ComponentsRepairs to Electrical ComponentsRepairs to Mechanical/HVAC ComponentsRepairs to Plumbing ComponentsProper Use of ToolsProper Use of EquipmentWorking Knowledge of ComputersMicrosoft WordExcelLotus NotesSupervision of StaffMaintaining InventoryManaging Work Order ProgramDocumentation of Activities

Qualifications

Valid Virginia Drivers LicenseInsurable Driving RecordSeveral Years Maintenance ExperienceStrong Supervisory ExperienceLicense as Journey or Master in Skilled Trades AreaHigh School Graduate or GEDTraining in StructuralTraining in ElectricalTraining in HVACTraining in PlumbingEquivalent Work Experience

Full job description

Position Information

Role Title Trades Technician IV

Role Code 79034

Pay Band 04

Posting Details

Working Title BUILDINGS/GROUNDS SUPERVISOR A

Position Number 00793A

Department HOUSING MAINTENANCE

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers

Job Description

To provide maintenance services, supervision of staff and ensure that security is maintained to designated University residence halls and apartments while maintaining inventory of all furnishings, managing the work order program of all maintenance activities and documentation of all related activities in order to insure a positive environment coinciding with implementation of goals and guidelines as established by Old Dominion University and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Ability, knowledge and skill to perform preventive maintenance and repairs to structural, electrical, mechanical/ HVAC and plumbing components located throughout the assigned apartment complexes. The knowledge and ability to properly use tools and equipment related to the above-mentioned trades. Working Knowledge of computers and programs used by the university relating to the position i.e. Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid Virginia drivers license and an insurable record.

Education or training

NONE

Level and type of experience

Several years experience in Maintenance related to dormitories, apartments, motels, hotels, etc. with strong supervisory experience.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

License as journey or master in the skilled trades area. High School graduate or GED . Training in structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing or equivalent work experience.

Conditions of Employment

In-person reporting to campus. Not eligible for telework.

Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03390

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 07/20/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Valid and insurable driver’s license required. Department of Motor Vehicle report will be routinely requested.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

Department Home Page

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 Division of Talent Management and Culture 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 (*).

    • Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
  • Yes - If yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form (SF-50)

  • No

    • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Yellow Layoff Form

  • Blue Layoff Card

  • AHP Letter

  • Standard Form 50 (SF-50)

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