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PM Mechanic

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title PM Mechanic
Position Number 00689A
Department FAC MNGT MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job
EEO Category H Service/Maintenance
Job Description
To perform a high level of preventive maintenance on a variety of light commercial mechanical equipment at an institutional setting. To work independently to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC auxiliary equipment, plumbing equipment related to mechanical equipment, electrical equipment such as motors, breakers and their associated controls.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Demonstrate the ability to use and follow department and manufacture recommendations and guidelines both written and oral to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, Plumbing, and electrical equipment and their associated controls. To be knowledgeable of all hand tools use in the trades such as electrical testing meter, water gauges and alignment instruments to perform preventive maintenance on a verity of mechanical equipment.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Considerable background performing maintenance and repair of building mechanical systems in a light commercial institutional setting. Considerable knowledge in building HVAC and plumbing system and their operation. Basic knowledge in electrical field.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
To hold either a mechanical license, plumbing license, electrical license or equivalent training and certification in all or one of these fields and Norfolk City backflow certification. Training in preventive maintenance and repair of building mechanical equipment in one or more trades.
Conditions of Employment
This position is designated “essential personnel” for emergency 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 S02586
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 03/25/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
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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 Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 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 (*).

  1. * Please describe your experience in performing preventive maintenance and repairs to electrical, mechanical/HVAC and plumbing components.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Do you have experience using electrical testing meters and alignment instruments in performing preventive maintenance?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Other Document
  4. Yellow Layoff Form
  5. Blue Layoff Card
  6. AHP Letter