Trades​/Utilities Worker

Overview

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

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.

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.

Valid Virginia drivers license and an insurable record.

None

Some experience performing general work in a variety of trades areas.

Some maintenance experience in the higher Education environment. Some computer usage skills desired.

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.

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Requisition Number: S03205

Job Open To:
General Public

Open Date: 01/29/2026

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Please attach resume.

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

College Home Page: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Department Home Page: https:///facilities

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .

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://.aspx or call DARS at , or DBVI at .

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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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