Job Description

Posting Summary

Working Title Trades Technician (00068) Role Title Trades Technician III Role Code 79033-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 29000068 Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range $65,000 - $75,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 7-Skilled Craft Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm; as needed

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Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

Brightpoint offers a robust benefits package, including:

• State of Virginia employee benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays
• Remote work flexibility, depending on role and departmental needs
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous learning programs
• Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the position of Trades Technician at the Midlothian campus. This role performs work associated with college facilities to support and maintain a safe, comfortable, and attractive campus environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. The Trades Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and related building systems, including preventative maintenance, equipment inspection, and troubleshooting.

This role also assists with general building repairs, classroom and office setups, and campus deliveries. Maintains inventory of parts, materials, and supplies. Actively participates in safety training and inspections and utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work and maintain records.

This position is designated as Essential Personnel.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Technical training, and/or experience in general facility maintenance, building systems and equipment repair, and workplace safety requirements.
• HVAC journeyman, or journeyman license in another trade, and universal CFC Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Knowledge and professional experience utilizing personal computers, computer software, BAS, and computer maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of principles, materials, and methods of facility maintenance to include the installation, repair, and maintenance of building HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment.
• Ability to provide preventative maintenance services, diagnose, and repair all building systems and related equipment.
• Ability to use a variety of power, hand, and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret operating manuals. Knowledge of OSHA workplace safety standards.
• Ability to supervise and inspect the work of others and to establish priorities.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, outside vendors and department heads.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to report to work as “essential” personnel within one hour of being called into work after hours and on holidays.
• Successful completion and passing of a background check.

Additional Considerations Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

As required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_4750P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/16/2026 Job Close Date 09/30/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Additional Information

All full-time classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101289