Title: Buildings & Grounds Supt A DSP00918
State Role Title: Trades Technician IV
Hiring Range: $41,600 to $103,898 Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of State Police
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
About the Position:
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Buildings and Grounds Supt A in our Property and Finance Division in Roanoke, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to:
• Managing the Building and Grounds Section which involves the responsibility for all maintenance of facilities and upkeep of grounds.
About the Agency:
At the Virginia State Police, we are more than just a law enforcement organization — we’re a united team of problem‑solvers, protectors, and public servants shaping the future of the Commonwealth. Every role here strengthens our mission to preserve life, protect the vulnerable, and enhance safety while upholding civil liberties throughout Virginia.
When you join VSP, your skills create real impact across every community we serve. Our culture is built on being selfless, engaged, and aware, and we succeed through timely, purposeful action; clear communication; personal accountability; and continuous improvement — together.
We prioritize the readiness and well‑being of all our people, entrusting decision‑making to those closest to the challenge and supporting one another with kind, direct feedback that helps us grow. At VSP, you will find meaningful work, real opportunities for advancement, and a supportive culture grounded in service, purpose, and the belief that we are One Mission. One Team. One VSP.
If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of something larger than yourself, your next career starts here.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Construction techniques and State building codes, and associated safety practices.
• Computer room environmental support equipment.
• Supervisory principles and practices.
• Air conditioning, heating, electrical systems, landscaping, woodworking, and carpentry.
Skill in:
• The use of computers and using Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to:
• Interpret and understand drawings, electrical diagrams and specifications.
• Supervise a variety of trades staff, overseeing major building repairs, and making repairs in air conditioning and heating, electrical and carpentry.
• Oversee and perform preventative and general maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate verbally and in writing effectively in English.
• Work independently and as a member of the team.
• Progressively responsible experience performing duties comparable to those required for this position.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal certification for freon handling in HVAC systems required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Additional Considerations
• Training in HVAC is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.
Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov and must be received by 11:55 P. M. on July 20, 2026. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.
PageUp provides confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Talent Acquisition & Employee Relations Section of the Human Resources Division at professionalemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.
It is the policy of the Department of State Police (the Department) that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
This policy shall be adhered to in all aspects of Departmental employment practices. It does not permit the lowering of bona fide job requirements, performance criteria, or qualifications to give preference to any state employee or applicant for state employment based on the above prohibitions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
