University Housing Maintenance Technician (Filling More Than One)

Working Title: University Housing Maintenance Technician (Filling More Than One)

Role Title: Trades Technician III

Position Number: 00373

FLSA: Non Exempt

Appointment Type: Full Time

Type of Posting: General Public

Designated Personnel: Yes

Responsible Employee: This position is designated as a "responsible employee" who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

If Designated Personnel, please paste statement: This position is a "designated position" meaning this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing.

Statement of Economic Interest: No

Is this a restricted position subject to availability of funding?: Yes

If Restricted Position, please paste statement: This is a restricted position subject to availability of funding.

Departmental Objective: To provide high levels of excellence and professionalism in rendering superior customer-focused services for the residential students of the University, with close attention to detail and with a caring and concerned approach, targeted at delivering outstanding results in serving customer needs and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and devoted to a "students first" attitude.

Purpose of the Position: The purpose of this role is to perform preventive and reactive maintenance in university residential facilities. This role conducts initial trouble shooting, issue evaluation, and completes repairs ranging from routine to complex. Work performed in this role may include installing faucets, troubleshooting and repairing door locks, drywall repairs, appliance repairs, and similar maintenance work.

University Housing Maintenance Technicians directly impact the student experience by ensuring timely response to student work orders and by keeping residential facilities in good working order. This includes providing support throughout move in and move out periods (typically weekends).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position:

• Under minimal supervision, must be able to trouble shoot and perform duties involving moderately complex carpentry, plumbing, understanding of HVAC systems, flooring/carpets and carpet tiles, ceiling tiles and frames, doors and locks, paint/patching of walls and ceilings, understanding of fire alarms/panels, gas fire places, electric/gas appliances, and electrical work such as ballasts, fluorescent and LED lighting.

• Must have the ability to perform repairs in residential areas where students, faculty, or staff may be present.

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.

• Able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and to perform some manual labor.

• Ability to escort vendors while on campus, for the purpose of answering questions and providing entry to secure areas.

• Must have the ability to complete routine residential or commercial repairs, be able to prioritize work orders, and inform management of potential issues.

• Must be able to work a daytime schedule and be on-call on a rotating basis. Additional hours may be required to complete summer room turnover or in an emergency.

• Basic computer skills.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required : Education Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
• Valid driver's license

Experience Required:

• Experience using hand/tools.
• Experience performing residential or commercial maintenance

Additional Consideration(s): Experience Preferred:

• Experience working in a university or residential setting.
• Experience performing moderately complex residential or commercial maintenance such as: residential appliance repairs and/or replacement, Installing new lighting fixtures, rebuilding flush valves
• Experience using power drills, tap/die sets, power augers, or handsaws

Salary Information: Commensurate with Education and Experience

CNU Information: This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit .

Role Code: 79033

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program

Is this position telework eligible?: No

Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.): Essential

Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.): Essential

Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.): Essential

Pushing/Pulling: Essential

Standing: Essential

Sitting: Essential

Bending: Essential

Walking: Essential

Climbing: Essential

Reaching: Essential

Repetitive Motion: Essential

Fast Pace: Essential

Average Pace: Essential

Multiple Priorities: Essential

Intense Customer Interaction: Essential

Multiple Stimuli: Essential

Frequency Changes: Essential

Memory: Essential

Reasoning: Essential

Hearing: Essential

Reading: Essential

Analyzing: Essential

Logic: Essential

Verbal Communication: Essential

Written Communication: Essential

Posting Number: PS1155P

Number of Vacancies: 2

Posting Date: 09/30/2025

Closing Date: 10/15/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North - 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).

In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.

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EEO/Diversity Statement(s): Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement


Reasonable Accommodation Request: Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling .

Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: or call DARS at .

Background Check: Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.