Maintenance Carpenter

Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
Maintenance Carpenter

Position Number
50289A

Department
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
G Skilled Craft Workers

Job Description
Preventative/corrective maintenance of EVMS buildings and facilities. Major areas of concentration include plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and other environmental systems.

Maintenance personnel are classified as essential and are required to be "On-Call" per a rotating schedule with other maintenance personnel. During emergencies or inclement weather all personnel are instructed and expected to report to work as needed. This could be during normal working hours when all other personnel are not working due to closing, or after normal working hours. Maintenance personnel must have the ability to get to work during inclement weather and emergency situations without the use or need of public transportation.

Some duties will require snow removal, which could include shoveling, ice melt dispersal, and snow removal equipment operation.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

Ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs. Takes independent action to address and resolve problems.

Ability to expresses ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment with regard to decision-making.

Ability to deal with others in a direct honest manner and comply with all EVMS policies and procedures.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical analysis.

Ability to read blue prints, drawing and sketches to fully grasp requirements as required.

Ability to take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.

Ability to layout flooring, roofing or drywall ensuring they are leveled and compatible.

Ability to carve and assembled furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated.

Ability to build scaffolding and other construction structures e.g. wooden decks or steps.

Special licenses, registration or certification
Must have a valid Virginia Driver's License. Must be insurable through EVMS insurance carrier.

Education or training
Journeyman level Carpenter

Level and type of experience
Journeyman level Carpenter plus five (5) years of experience in woodworking and framing in residential, commercial, and municipal construction required.

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

Conditions of Employment
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
S03031

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
08/18/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Please attach resume.

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

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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 .

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…