Trades Technician - Lead (2 positions)

Trades Technician – Lead

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This is one recruitment to fill two positions – one on our Norfolk Campus and one on our Portsmouth Campus. These positions will provide supervision to campus facilities management staff and act as the campus facilities manager in the absence of the assigned Facilities Manager. Provides supervision to campus facilities management personnel, those assigned from District, or outside contractors, to conduct the day-to-day activities related to installation of new work, maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of all campus facilities and infrastructure. Provides general guidance and supervision to the Facilities maintenance staff in Facilities managers' absence. These positions have been designated an essential position. The employees filling these positions may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position in the event of a college/campus closure due to weather or other emergent condition(s).

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.

Knowledge and skills in a specific building trade. Knowledge of several building trades (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.) Ability to supervise and train employees in facilities maintenance activities. Skills in using common tools and equipment necessary to maintain facilities and grounds. Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Work Order management, Preventative Maintenance and Inventory Management Knowledge of security operations and industry standards. Experience at the journeyman level in one of the buildings trades. Experience in supervising personnel performing facilities maintenance and custodial tasks. Valid driver's license.

State Certification in one of the buildings trades

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Some local travel may be required