Building Trades Intern
Building Trades Intern
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Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Building Trades Supervisor the Building Trades Intern will assist with the performance of tasks in the building trades including carpentry masonry and painting in support of building maintenance in the Facilities Department on the VT campus.
There are also opportunities with our Moving & Hauling department reporting to the same supervisor.
Emergency Hire opportunities are limited to 130 calendar days of employment.
Required Qualifications
Must have a valid drivers license with a good driving record.
Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more with assistance; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time standing walking reaching bending and pushing/pulling.
Ability to communicate effectively have good team work skills and be able to understand comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
May be required to help with projects from different departments under the Building Trades umbrella deemed necessary by Supervisors Special Events Altered Schedules etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a large commercial of educational setting.
Previous construction experience.
Previous experience/educations related to position.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
NonExempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$15 per hour
Hours per week
40
Review Date
Open until filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Facilities HRat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
