Power Plant Mechanic
$60k - $70kVirginia Tech
Power Plant Mechanic Job no: 537250
Work type: Staff
Senior management: VP Facilities
Department: Energy and Utilities
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades Job Description Reporting to the Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Power Plant Mechanic performs specialized maintenance duties involving welding, high pressure/high temperature steam, and water lines.
Special emphasis for alignment, millwright, machining, plumbing, tubing, chemical or other special material applications. The incumbent performs various Power Plant maintenance and preventative maintenance duties to include all boilers, air pollution control equipment, pumps, coal equipment, liquid fuel systems, ash removal equipment, pneumatic equipment, all auxiliary and support systems as well as the steam turbine and generator.
Duties also include general housekeeping and basic maintenance of work area. Ensures performance of duties in a timely manner and in compliance with federal and state law, university policies and procedures, and any associated regulations and guidelines. Overtime may be necessary due to emergencies and breakdowns. Required Qualifications
• Journeyman level mechanic experience.
• ASOPE Facility 3rd class license or higher or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Valid Drivers' License.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, torches and welders.
• Ability to use all types of micrometers, dial indicator and laser alignment.
• Ability to interpret instructions and complete assignments independently or as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications
• Previous Power Plant experience.
• Previous welding experience or certification.
• Previous pipe fitting experience.
• Previous millwright trade experience.
• ASOPE Facility 2nd class license or higher. Pay Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $60,000 - $70,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date September 8, 2026 Additional Information This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. This position has been designated by the university as essential to university operations. As emergency personnel, you will be required to report to work during emergency situations and authorized closings. 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 College. The 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 Facilities HR at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: August 21, 2026
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Work type: Staff
Senior management: VP Facilities
Department: Energy and Utilities
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades Job Description Reporting to the Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Power Plant Mechanic performs specialized maintenance duties involving welding, high pressure/high temperature steam, and water lines.
Special emphasis for alignment, millwright, machining, plumbing, tubing, chemical or other special material applications. The incumbent performs various Power Plant maintenance and preventative maintenance duties to include all boilers, air pollution control equipment, pumps, coal equipment, liquid fuel systems, ash removal equipment, pneumatic equipment, all auxiliary and support systems as well as the steam turbine and generator.
Duties also include general housekeeping and basic maintenance of work area. Ensures performance of duties in a timely manner and in compliance with federal and state law, university policies and procedures, and any associated regulations and guidelines. Overtime may be necessary due to emergencies and breakdowns. Required Qualifications
• Journeyman level mechanic experience.
• ASOPE Facility 3rd class license or higher or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Valid Drivers' License.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, torches and welders.
• Ability to use all types of micrometers, dial indicator and laser alignment.
• Ability to interpret instructions and complete assignments independently or as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications
• Previous Power Plant experience.
• Previous welding experience or certification.
• Previous pipe fitting experience.
• Previous millwright trade experience.
• ASOPE Facility 2nd class license or higher. Pay Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $60,000 - $70,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date September 8, 2026 Additional Information This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. This position has been designated by the university as essential to university operations. As emergency personnel, you will be required to report to work during emergency situations and authorized closings. 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 College. The 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 Facilities HR at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: August 21, 2026
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