PlumberSteamfitterHVACMillwright Apprentice at Details

Job DescriptionIncumbent will learn to perform tasks in the Mechanical trades (Plumbing Steam fitting HVAC and Maintenance Millwright and Welding) in support of building maintenance/installation on the VT campus. Incumbent will also maintain satisfactory grades in their related instruction throughout the 4-year program. Incumbent will be required to test for either journeyman HVAC or plumbing license at the end of the program.Required Qualifications Develop significant skills installing troubleshooting and repairing HVAC flow controls. Develop a working knowledge of a variety of technical documents such as blueprints technical drawings sketches specification records and operating and maintenance manuals Develop record keeping skills such as processing work orders and/or tracking inventory Learn the proper use of appropriate PPE and how to use it properly. Learn to perform routine Plumbing/Mechanical HVAC or Millwright tasks Learn to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades Develop ability to use a computer and keep accurate and complete records Develop basic skills in multiple welding disciplines.Preferred Qualifications Experience in a commercial construction or educational settings. Formal education Formal vocational education Customer service oriented A learning mindset Experience with an online work order system; for example but not limited to: AiM (HokieServ)Pay Band2Overtime StatusNon-Exempt: Eligible for overtimeAppointment TypeRegularSalary Information$34450-$42000Hours per week40Review DateDecember 10 2025Additional InformationThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 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. Key Skills Hand Tools,Construction Experience,Retail Sales,HVAC,Remodeling,Renovation,Pipe Threading,Painting,Plumbing,Power Tools,Construction Plumbing,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 34450 - 42000