Trades Assistants support the work of licensed journey level mechanics, seniors, and supervisors while learning on the job. They help ensure the highest quality trade products for the University and Medical Center. They learn a skilled trade through a combination of on-the-job training, technical education, and classroom instruction, often through a formal apprenticeship program. Through their work and education, they become skilled and may become certified in a licensed and non-licensed trade. Training is varied and may consist of rotations throughout the department to provide a broad range of skills. Trades Assistants function in a learning capacity and operate under direct supervision.

• Assist skilled journey level mechanics in performing routine system maintenance, preventative maintenance, building, construction, equipment repairs, assessing problems, undertaking corrective actions, and site cleanup.
• Respond to emergency calls, including nights and weekends, as needed.
• Communicate with customers regarding the status of work order, providing additional support and problem solving, as needed.
• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, such as OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop an increasing familiarity with the skills and best practices of assigned trade.
• Actively participate in classroom and on-the-job training.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

This position will remain open until filled. This is a Non-Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu

How to Apply:

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration, please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box.

Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday , and search for ‘ R0044517' . Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ‘ R0044517 .’ Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to lift various weights, climb ladders and stairs in order to complete jobs. The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while performing duties.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visitthe UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpageprior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirementsandguidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.