Title: 00850 - Building Maintenance Technician (Multi-Hire)

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band: 

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University’s Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning, through systematic maintenance, repair, and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure.

The department is currently seeking Building Maintenance Technicians.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

1. Responsible for all general maintenance to Residential Life buildings and major mechanical systems.
2. Performs daily inspections of all Residential Life buildings and housing facilities on-campus such as: maintenance of residential buildings and occasional grounds maintenance.
3. Performs daily inspections of all residential life buildings, major mechanical systems to include HVAC, plumbing and minor electrical issues, perform and/or assist in preventative maintenance on all HVAC related systems.
4. Responds to work orders to make minor repairs to appliances but not limited to electric ranges, plumbing problems and refrigeration issues.
Performs minor building cosmetic repairs and furniture adjustments; responds to work orders to include light bulb changing, exit lights and replacement of air filters, carpentry, masonry, and painting.
5. Responds to move in and move out furniture adjustments.
6. Reviews and responds to work orders in a timely manner.
7. Ability to lift 51-75 pounds, unassisted; requires frequent walking, standing, and bending.
8.Ability to respond to emergencies, both before and after business hours.

EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Work requires knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in building maintenance repair, HVAC.
3. Skilled in the use of various tools, including power tools; masonry, carpeting, and painting equipment.
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in building maintenance discipline, to include HVAC certification, etc.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Tanesha Chesson

Phone: 7578238764

Email: tdchesson@nsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.