Trades Technician
- Lead (2 positions)
Virginia Community College, United States
about 14 hours ago
Location:
Norfolk, VIRGINIA
Deadline:
06 Jul 2026
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title Trades Technician
- Lead (2 positions)
Role Title Trades Technician III
Role Code 79033-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 03
Position Number 29500204
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Norfolk
- 710
Hiring Range $55,500
- $70,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes
EEO Category 8-Service Maintenance
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options?
- Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule Monday
- Friday, 6:00 AM
- 2:30 PM. Evenings and weekends as required.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads
- both students and employers
- for 50 years.
It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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 has 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).
Special Assignments 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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications 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.
Additional Considerations State Certification in one of the buildings trades
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel Some local travel may be required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_4500P
Recruitment Type General Public
- G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/03/2026
Job Close Date 07/06/2026
Open Until Filled Agency TCC
Contact Name Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information ground Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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