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Posting Details

Working Title General Maintenance

Position Number 00777A

Department STRUCTURAL

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers

Job Description

Complete all assigned general maintenance work orders that include, but are not limited to, rough and finish carpentry, door and window repair, ceiling and drywall repair, brick and mortar repair, and any other structural related repairs to buildings and grounds. Provide excellent customer service to any and all parties involved with the execution of assigned tasks. Complete all tasks in a clean and professional manner while adhering to the University’s code of ethics and Service Standards at all times.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods, tools and equipment used in building maintenance. Proficient skill in the use of a variety of related diagnostic tools, instruments, equipment, hand & power tools. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair problems to structural building components and grounds independently. Demonstrated ability to perform skilled repair and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, carpentry, drywall finishing and door repairs. Demonstrated ability to work independently or in groups. Demonstrated ability to read and write; to estimate materials needed for repair/maintenance, as well as the associated costs, using arithmetic.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience in a related variety of skilled trades areas. Basic experience performing skilled work in carpentry and drywall repair. Some experience estimating project time and materials appropriately.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Considerable experience in the construction and maintenance field with an emphasis in carpentry and drywall repairs/finishing. Basic experience installing and repairing all types of doors. Some experience installing/repairing ceiling grids, brick & mortar, aluminum framing, doors and windows in commercial buildings.

Conditions of Employment

Facilities Management employees are considered essential personnel and subject to working during university closings.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02956

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 05/26/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please attach resume.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply 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 apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Yellow Layoff Form

+ Blue Layoff Card

+ AHP Letter