The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applications for a Trades Assistant position. The Trades Assistant supports the work of the senior plumber and supervisor while learning on the job. Training is varied and may consist of rotations throughout the department to provide a broad range of skills. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, moving, installing, demolition, event setup, basic cleaning or clearing, and signage. They may have experience with several unlicensed trades. They may work independently or as a team, with assigned work but limited supervision and have a willingness to take direction.

Job Duties:

Assist senior plumber in performing routine system maintenance, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, assessing problems, undertaking corrective actions, and site cleanup.  Respond to emergency calls, including nights and weekends, as needed. Communicate with campus departments regarding the status of work orders, providing additional support and problem solving, as needed. Assist with snow removal. Have a basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools. Perform all work in accordance with safety rules, policies, and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations. Develop an increasing familiarity with the skills and best practices of the assigned trade. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

The Trades Assistant will be required to crawl, kneel, bend, twist, and climb ladders to perform their work. They will also work with materials of different weights and perform repetitive motions.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Plumbing and maintenance experience required.

Licensure: None

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee:  who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR.  A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.