Facilities Management’s Health System Physical Plant at the University of Virginia has exciting opportunities for experienced Licensed Tradespeople to fulfill an integral role in serving our UVA hospital, research areas, and related facilities, serving our patients, visitors, and healthcare providers. We are seeking multiple Licensed Trades staff to work on various shifts and schedules. The Tradesperson independently responds to all emergency calls in the Health System Complex and maintains equ... more details
Facilities Management’s Health System Physical Plant at the University of Virginia has exciting opportunities for experienced Licensed Tradespeople to fulfill an integral role in serving our UVA hospital, research areas, and related facilities, serving our patients, visitors, and healthcare providers. We are seeking multiple Licensed Trades staff to work on various shifts and schedules.
The Tradesperson independently responds to all emergency calls in the Health System Complex and maintains equipment to ensure proper operation during the scheduled shift. The incumbent maintains all systems in an operational condition and provides a safe and comfortable environment. While serving in their specific trade(s), the incumbent will triage and provide initial response to a wide variety of service calls such as in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire systems, clinical engineering, pneumatic Tube System, and elevator entrapments. Successful candidates will be customer-oriented with positive communication skills, quick thinking and adaptive to resolve issues, and committed to quality in support the health and wellness of the community.
In this role, you will be provided with training to assist you in gaining knowledge and experience across multiple trades. UVA FM invests in professional development, helping you to build a rewarding career and successful future. This position provides a career path for becoming a Senior-level tradesperson and/or Master Maintenance Technicians.
We have both part-time and full-time schedules available, roles which are benefits-eligible at a minimum of 20-hours. Evening, night, and weekend hours receive additional compensation through shift differential.
The following lists the shifts available. All applicants must be willing and able to work at least one of the below, with some specifics able to be negotiated at the time of hire.
Weeknight/Weekend Day Shift: 36-hr Work Week, Built with 3 (three) 12-hour shifts
Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 7:00pm – 7:00am (fixed, determined at time of hire OR rotating)
Weeknight/Weekend Day Shift: 40-hr Work Week, Built with 2 (two) 12-hour and 2 (two) 8-hour shifts
Saturday 7:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 11:00pm – 7:00am (fixed, determined at time of hire OR rotating)
Weeknight/Weekend Night Shift: 36-hr Work Week, Built with 3 (three) 12-hour shifts
Saturday 7:00pm - 7:00am
Sunday 7:00pm - 7:00am
Monday, Thursday, or Friday 7:00pm – 7:00am (fixed, determined at time of hire OR rotating)
Weeknight/Weekend Night Shift: 40-hr Work Week, Built with 2 (two) 12-hour and 2 (two) 8-hour shifts
Saturday 7:00pm - 7:00am
Sunday 7:00pm - 7:00am
Monday, Thursday, or Friday 11pm – 7:00 am
Weekday Evening Shift: 40-hr Work Week, Built with 4 (four) 10-hour shifts
Monday – Thursday: 3:30pm – 1:30am
Tuesday – Friday: 3:30pm – 1:30am
Weekday Night Shift: 40-hour Work Week, Built with 4 (four) 10-hour shifts
Sunday – Wednesday: 9:00pm -7:00am
OR
Tuesday – Friday: 9:00pm-7:00am
A sign-on bonus of $2,000 for a one-year commitment. Weeknight/Weekend Day Shift (eligible for shift and weekend pay premiums):
Duties Include:
Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repair for multiple building trades.
Respond independently to all emergency calls in the Health System Complex. Follow escalation protocols for unique or especially complex needs.
Maintain accurate daily logs of jobs and time tickets.
Ensure all safety equipment and personal protective equipment are used.
Foster a safe work environment by instructing and monitoring compliance of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
Inform customers of job status and reasons for and duration of expected delays.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties/shifts may be assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of four years of experience in the plumbing, electrical, or HVAC trade. Experience in a hospital setting is strongly preferred.
Journeyman or higher license in either HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing. A valid Driver's license.
Use of computers and cell phones and accessories.
Must have Flu shots (Required by the Medical Center).
For this position, the selected candidates will need to complete all required background checks, including a Health Screen prior to the start date.
Compensation:
The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position $24.00 - $29.00 per hour. Shift Differential pay rates to be included with this position (Varies per shift - $2.00 - $4.50/hr). Employees new to UVA are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,000 for a one-year commitment. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:
22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
Tuition and professional development benefits
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
Physical Demands:
The employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). The employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision, and sense of smell.
To Apply:
Apply online at http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0061980/Licensed-Tradespeople-HVAC-Electrical-or -Plumbing-Shift-Various-Part-and-Full-Ti me-Available. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:
** Note: multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. This position is open until filled.
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter at hjv5vm@virginia.edu.
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.
