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Test Facility Maintenance Technician

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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Virginia Tech Transportation Instit
Location: Danville, Virginia
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades, Research / Scientific, Transportation

Job Description

The Test Facility Maintenance Technician role provides supports to the Tire Test Machine Maintenance Lead in ensuring efficient operation and upkeep of the facility. This role involves performing routine maintenance tasks, assisting with repairs, and contributing to a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Must hold a valid Driver’s License
Previous experience in maintenance or a related field is a plus
On-site Attendance Required

Preferred Qualifications

Demonostrated experience in maintenance including plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems
Trade School or Community College Certificates
Forklift certified
LTRe operational experience

Pay Band

2

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

20-30 on average

Review Date

Close of Business, 11/14/2025

Additional Information

Unable to sponsor work visas

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors CollegeThe university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Eichelberger at lisae@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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