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Job Title


Plumber/Steamfitter/HVAC/Millwright Apprentice


Company : Virginia Cooperative Extension


Location : Blacksburg, VA


Created : 2026-04-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Incumbent 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 Band 2 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $34,450-$42,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date December 10, 2025 Additional Information This 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.