Job Title: 00314 Trades/Utility Worker Senior

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
00314 Trades/Utility Worker Senior

Role Title
Trades Technician II

Position Number
00314

FLSA
Non Exempt

Pay Band
2

Appointment Type
Full Time

Type of Posting
General Public

Is Sensitive Position?
No

Designated Personnel
Yes

Statement of Economic Interest
No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?
No

Departmental Objective
Maintain the university's facilities in an efficient and effective manner with limited down time and inconvenience to the CNU community. Accomplish work requests received in a timely, friendly, and courteous manner.

Purpose of the Position
This position will serve as a lead worker in directing the work assignments of trades utility workers and ensuring employees fulfill work-orders and complete required trainings. This position will also perform simple building repair work.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA's) and/or Competencies required and preferred
Required:
Under minimal supervision, must be able to understand and work safely around moderately complex carpentry, plumbing and electrical work sites
Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to move heavy objects
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to resolve most routine questions and problems
Ability to prioritize work orders
Ability to know when to refer questions and problems to supervisor
Ability to issue written and/or oral instructions
Knowledge of moving practices and ability to set up for special events
Knowledge of making building maintenance repairs
Ability to use a pressure washer
Ability to work weekends and after-hours for events (e.g. football games, etc.) and event preparations
Ability to work from heights
Ability to operate a forklift

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license. Certification to operate a 80' lift or ability to obtain certification within a year of employment.
Experience Required: Experience in making simple building repairs. Experience working from heights using various equipment such as lifts, ladders and/or scaffolding. Experience with lifting heaving objects.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Preferred
Experience Preferred: Experience working at a college or university. Experience moving furniture and equipment. Experience assisting with setting up special events to include setting up tents.
Experience in the use of 80' boom lift. Experience with pressure washing. Experience in scheduling and assigning work. Experience with purchasing. Experience in reading construction blueprints. Experience with conducting fire extinguisher monthly checks.

Role Code
79032

Salary Range
$29,500 - $32,500

Conditions of Employment
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and CNU employee benefits;
Selected candidate must have ability to lift up to 50 lbs., use a pressure washer, work from heights, and operate a forklift;
Selected candidate must have ability to work weekends and after-hours for events (e.g. football games, etc.) and event preparations;
Selected candidate must attend 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
PS245P

Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Date
03/07/2019

Closing Date
03/21/2019

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants
The University will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources by calling (757) 594-7145 or TDD (757) 594-7938.

Christopher Newport University ( CNU ) will accept only online applications for all CNU employment opportunities (www.cnu.edu). Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted.

Christopher Newport University does not accept "See Resume" as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Failure to complete any section of the application may disqualify the application for further consideration. Applications should include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED .

Applicants are welcome to use computers located in the CNU Human Resources Office to complete an application. The CNU Resource Room is located in the Office of Human Resources, 1st floor, CNU North Building at 301 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Computers are also available at public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (757) 594-7236. Please include your name and the position title and number on the fax cover sheet.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States which will be verified through the E-Verify system.

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
http://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/7627

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EO Statement
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity? CNU Employment Website Indeed.com Personal Referral Newspaper VEC State Online Recruitment System Other Have you retired from a VRS covered position? Yes No Do you have an Interagency Placement Screening Form - Yellow Form? This form is provided to State Employees when they are notified that they will be affected by layoff. Yes No Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is issued to State Employees on the day before their leave without pay-layoff status becomes effective. Yes No * Do you have a high school diploma or the equivalent? Yes No * Do you have a valid Driver's License? Yes No * Are you certified to operate an 80' lift, or do you have the ability to obtain certification to operate an 80' lift within a year of employment? Yes No * Do you have experience in making simple building repairs? Yes No * Do you have experience working from heights using various equipment such as lifts, ladders and/or scaffolding? Yes No * Do you have experience lifting heaving objects? Yes No Do you have experience working at a college or university? Yes No Do you have experience moving furniture and equipment? Yes No Do you have experience assisting with setting up special events to include setting up tents? Yes No Do you have experience in the use of 80' boom lift? Yes No Do you have experience with pressure washing? Yes No Do you have experience in scheduling and assigning work? Yes No Do you have experience with purchasing? Yes No Do you have experience in reading construction blueprints? Yes No Do you have experience with conducting monthly fire extinguisher checks? Yes No

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