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$47k – $52k per year
Location
In office (Blacksburg, 6am - 3pm)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 21, 2026.

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Virginia Tech, formally Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. Founded in 1872 as the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, it enrolls more than 38,000 students and also operates facilities in Roanoke, including the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, and in the Washington metropolitan area, including its Innovation Campus in Alexandria. It hires faculty, postdoctoral and research associates, wildlife and lab scientists, animal care and fiscal technicians, IT support staff, skilled trades workers and housekeeping staff.

Job Description

Installs, maintains, and repairs over 400 different pieces of commercial food service equipment such as water cooled equipment, gas and electric cooking equipment, dishwashing and pot washing machines, and commercial appliances. Utilizes wiring diagrams, blueprints, manufacturer specifications, hand and power tools, testing meters and calibrators, and welding equipment to provide diagnoses and repairs.

Required Qualifications

  • Considerable experience in maintenance and repair of commercial food service equipment.
  • Education/training in food service equipment repair, electronics, and refrigeration/electrical repair.
  • Ability to operate and analyze information from testing equipment.
  • Working knowledge of computers to submit and close work orders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates degree and/or journey/master's certification in a trades occupation preferred.
  • Universal EPA refrigeration certification.
  • Commercial Food Equipment Service Association master certification.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary $47,000 - $52,000/year and commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

September 4, 2026

Additional Information

Work Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm and may very due to customer needs

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research 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. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sarah Schuster at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all students Experience VT by demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our Aspirations for Student Learning. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

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