Building Trades II or III at City of Charlottesville – Charlottesville, Virginia

The Building Trades II performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair and installations of general building components, fixtures, and equipment to include commercial carpentry, plumbing, painting, door hardware/access control, and general maintenance for the City and City School Facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

The Building Trades III performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair and installations of general building components, fixtures, and equipment to include commercial carpentry, plumbing, mechanical components including commercial door hardware/access control, painting and general maintenance for the City and City School facilities. Work is performed under limited supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

As of March 28, 2024, this position is part of the Labor and Trades bargaining unit, as defined by the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). in accordance with the Labor and Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective July 1, 2025. The pay rate cited below will apply to individuals hired into this position on or after July 1, 2025. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity:

• The preferred hiring amount for a Building Trades II is between $20.45 to $25.14 an hour ($42,536.00 - $52,291.20 Annually).
• The preferred hiring amount for a Building Trades III is between $23.42 to $28.78 an hour ($48,713.60 - $59,862.40 Annually).

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Building Trades II Responsibilities:

• Responds to general maintenance issues, determining the tools, time and resources required to complete project needs/requests.
• Performs general repairs, installations, inspection, and scheduled preventative maintenance in all areas of facility maintenance such as plumbing, flooring, commercial door hardware/access control, windows, walls, fixtures, millwork, casework, ceiling systems, masonry, sealants, roofing, gutters, etc.
• Assembles, installs, moves, and disposes of office, classroom, and custodial furniture, equipment, and dispensers. This includes supporting staging for City projects and ensuring proper handling and disposal procedures.
• Responds to other requests for service such as mold, pest control, etc. and follows up with appropriate course of action.
• Enters, reviews, and provides information into the work order system for accurate accountability of time and resources.
• Assists and cross trains with experienced technicians in all facets of daily operation and project completion, as needed, and assigned.
• Operates a City vehicle in the performance of the job duties.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Reviews appropriate checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
• Follows safety instructions and attends appropriate safety training.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.

Building Trades III Responsibilities:

• Responds to and investigates general and more complex maintenance issues, determining, and the tools, time and resources required to complete project needs/requests.
• Assesses multiple complex assignments, projects and service demands and develops plan to address them.
• Performs general to more complex repairs, installations, inspections, and scheduled preventative maintenance in all areas of facility management including plumbing, flooring, commercial door hardware/access control, windows, walls, fixtures, millwork, casework, ceiling systems, masonry, sealants, roofing, gutters, etc.
• Assembles, installs, moves, and disposes of office, classroom, and custodial furniture, equipment, and dispensers. This includes supporting staging for City projects and ensuring proper handling and disposal procedures.
• Responds to other requests for service such as mold, pest control, etc. and follows up with appropriate course of action.
• Enters, reviews, and provides information into the work order system for accurate accountability of time and resources.
• Assists and cross trains with other trades staff in all facets of daily operation and work project completion as needed and assigned.
• Supports and coordinates with City property management and contractors and monitors repairs, projects, and inspections, when appropriate.
• Operates a City vehicle in the performance of the job duties.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Reviews appropriate checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
• Follows safety instructions and attends appropriate safety training.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.

Other Duties

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education and Experience cited below reflect the minimum qualifications for a Building Trades II. To view the full job description and Minimum Qualifications for the Building Trades III, please click HERE. Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• Trade school or specialized technical maintenance training AND six (6) months of experience in carpentry, plumbing and/or general building maintenance.

• High school diploma or GED AND one (1) year of experience in carpentry, plumbing and/or general building maintenance.

• Three (3) years of experience in carpentry, plumbing and/or general building maintenance.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug test.

Preferred:

• Experience in at least two of the four trade areas: carpentry, plumbing, general maintenance, and commercial door hardware/access control.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Job Knowledge

• Basic familiarity and working knowledge of the work to know common principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
• Working knowledge of basic building maintenance including carpentry and plumbing.
• Working knowledge of hand tools, specialized power tools used in building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade including handling hazardous materials.
• Working knowledge of the use and operations of related software programs specific to the duties of the position.

Reading

• Intermediate: Ability to read and understand written materials such as plans, specifications, drawings, newspapers, technical journals, multi-step instruction manuals, and reference materials.

Writing

• Basic: Ability to write simple letters, project summaries, updates, paragraphs, and sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math

• Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to measure carpentry projects and estimate costs for planning of projects.

Communication Skills

• Basic: Provide standard project information to and interacts with others outside direct reporting relationships on procedures or general policies. Interaction requires recognizing different points of view to ensure understanding and appropriate response in determining requests for services. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.

Independence and Decision-Making

• Requires Immediate Direction: Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review for complex projects.

Technical Skills

• Basic: Uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities related to the maintenance of facilities and buildings. May need entry level skill in Word, Excel and/or departmental software for computer data entry tasks.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Other Characteristics

• Works closely with others as part of a team.
• Performs tedious or exacting work.
• Establishes rapport with co-workers and others.
• Takes responsibility for finding answers to questions and responding appropriately.
• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Frequent change of tasks and may perform work with interruptions and requests for service.
• May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.
• May require additional hours outside of normal schedule, such as weeknights, weekends, holidays, and/or weather-related emergency on-call time periods.
• May require a non-traditional work schedule.

Physical Demands

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Work requires lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, standing, crawling, grasping, climbing (ascending/descending steps or ladders), balancing, and walking on uneven or rough surfaces. Requires adequate vision, hearing, and talking.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• General hand and power tools and other tools/equipment of the trade.
• Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
• Expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
• Work may require the use of plans and drawings, and the use of blueprints/design plans.
• Responsible for the vehicle(s)/equipment assigned.

Work Environment

• Work is typically performed inside, in a building/facilities environment.
• Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, moderate noise, atmospheric and environmental conditions.
• The position works:
  • Near moving mechanical parts.
  • In and around fumes, odors, dusts, gases/gas leaks, and/or airborne particles.
  • In and around toxic chemicals and/or blood-borne pathogens.
  • In areas where there is vibration and/or electrical currents.
  • High and/or precarious places.
  • In extreme temperatures and/or inadequate lighting.
  • With acidic or harsh substances.