Job Information
Old Dominion University Maintenance Carpenter in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Working Title Maintenance Carpenter
Position Number 50289A
Department MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Classified
Type of Job Full Time
EEO Category G Skilled Craft Workers
Job Description
Preventative/corrective maintenance of EVMS buildings and facilities. Major areas of concentration include plumbing, HVAC , mechanical, electrical, and other environmental systems.
Maintenance personnel are classified as essential and are required to be “On-Call” per a rotating schedule with other maintenance personnel. During emergencies or inclement weather all personnel are instructed and expected to report to work as needed. This could be during normal working hours when all other personnel are not working due to closing, or after normal working hours. Maintenance personnel must have the ability to get to work during inclement weather and emergency situations without the use or need of public transportation. Some duties will require snow removal, which could include shoveling, ice melt dispersal, and snow removal equipment operation.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public, partners, customers, and co-workers; while working cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals.
Ability to manage time and resources to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Meets attendance/punctuality requirements.
Ability to adapt to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs. Takes independent action to address and resolve problems.
Ability to expresses ideas effectively and demonstrate sound judgment with regard to decision-making.
Ability to deal with others in a direct honest manner and comply with all EVMS policies and procedures.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical analysis.
Ability to read blue prints, drawing and sketches to fully grasp requirements as required.
Ability to take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
Ability to layout flooring, roofing or drywall ensuring they are leveled and compatible.
Ability to carve and assembled furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated.
Ability to build scaffolding and other construction structures e.g. wooden decks or steps.
Special licenses, registration or certification
Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License. Must be insurable through EVMS insurance carrier.
Education or training
Journeyman level Carpenter
Level and type of experience
Journeyman level Carpenter plus five (5) years of experience in woodworking and framing in residential, commercial, and municipal construction required.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
N/A
Conditions of Employment
It is the policy of Eastern Virginia Medical School, ( EVMS ) that all EVMS owned vehicles be will be operated by authorized drivers for EVMS . New employees whose positions include driving an EVMS vehicle as one of their job requirements, or a current EVMS employee whose position or job requirements change to include driving an EVMS vehicle, will be required to become an EVMS authorized driver.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include 20/40 vision and the ability to adjust focus.
This position requires working in both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, odors, and temperature extremes are expected.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Must have no medical contraindication to wearing half or full face respirator.
Work is primarily indoors, but requires the incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or off campus.
Standard EVMS office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 PM. Maintenance personnel regular hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and evening shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00PM, however work after hours will be required to meet the demands of the position during peak times. Training sessions may/will be presented after regular work hours.
Maintenance personnel are classified as essential and are required to be “On-Call” per a rotating schedule with other maintenance personnel. During emergencies or inclement weather all personnel are instructed and expected to report to work as needed. This could be during normal working hours when all other personnel are not working due to closing, or after normal working hours. Maintenance personnel must have the ability to get to work during inclement weather and emergency situations without the use or need of public transportation. Some duties will require snow removal, which could include shoveling, ice melt dispersal, and snow removal equipment operation.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S03278
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 04/17/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please attach resume.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/
Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/facilities
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Yellow Layoff Form
Blue Layoff Card
AHP Letter