• Buildings/Grounds Supervisor A

    Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)


    Posting Details

     

    Working Title BUILDINGS/GROUNDS SUPERVISOR A

     

    Position Number 00793A

     

    Department HOUSING MAINTENANCE

     

    Location Norfolk, VA

     

    Type of Position Classified

     

    Type of Job Full Time

     

    EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers

    Job Description

    To provide maintenance services, supervision of staff and ensure that security is maintained to designated University residence halls and apartments while maintaining inventory of all furnishings, managing the work order program of all maintenance activities and documentation of all related activities in order to insure a positive environment coinciding with implementation of goals and guidelines as established by Old Dominion University and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency closings.

     

    Type of Recruitment

    Knowledge, skills and abilities

    Ability, knowledge and skill to perform preventive maintenance and repairs to structural, electrical, mechanical/ HVAC and plumbing components located throughout the assigned apartment complexes. The knowledge and ability to properly use tools and equipment related to the above-mentioned trades. Working Knowledge of computers and programs used by the university relating to the position i.e. Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.

     

    Special licenses, registration or certification

     

    Valid Virginia drivers license and an insurable record.

     

    Education or training

    NONE

    Level and type of experience

    Several years experience in Maintenance related to dormitories, apartments, motels, hotels, etc. with strong supervisory experience.

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

    License as journey or master in the skilled trades area. High School graduate or GED . Training in structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing or equivalent work experience.

     

    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 S03079

     

    Job Open To General Public

     

    Open Date 10/06/2025

     

    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 Division of Talent Management and Culture 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

    Optional Documents

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    + Yellow Layoff Form

    + Blue Layoff Card

    + AHP Letter