Trades Technician III

Job Overview

Working Title:

Trades Technician III
Role

Title:

Trades Technician III
Role Code: 79033-SW
FLSA:
Nonexempt
Pay Band: 03
Position Number:
Agency:
Laurel Ridge Community College
Division:
Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)

Work Location:

Frederick - 069
Hiring Range: $41,720.00 - $56,322.00 (Salary commensurate with competencies and experience)
Emergency/Essential Personnel:
Yes
EEO Category: H-Service/Maintenance
Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time
Telework Options:
No (subject to change)

The position is classified staff and is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov
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According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre‑pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.

Please email eeo for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee’s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the U.S. on a work visa. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal‑opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. It promotes equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, veteran status, national origin, or other non‑merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct.

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.

• Maintenance experience
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• Driver’s license
• Apprenticeship, certification, or license in a dedicated trade such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC

• Experience in a variety of trades
• Experience with snow removal
• Demonstrated experience leading and completing a variety of projects
• Forklift certification
• Experience with small engine/mechanical repair

Yes

Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.

• Posting Number:
• Recruitment Type:
  General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Position End Date: (if temporary) Job Open Date: 12/16/2025
• Job Close Date: 01/22/2026
• Open Until Filled
• Agency Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
• Contact Name:
  Faith Gaile
• Email: fgaile
• Phone Number: (not provided)

Upload cover letter (optional, but recommended) and resume (optional, but recommended) and unofficial transcripts (optional for all positions except faculty, clinical instructors and tutors). Reference checks, background screenings, and eVerify are required for all Laurel Ridge positions. Satisfactory reference and background screening are a condition of employment.

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…