Full-Time
Facilities Tradesman
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$64.9k - $105.4k/yr
Roanoke, VA, USA
In Person
Certification
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- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to estimate quantities and costs, prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment.
- Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain EPA Certificate - Technical Type Universal.
- Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, building and fire codes.
- Knowledge of building trades and construction e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and masonry, etc.
- Possession of and ability to maintain Virginia DPOR issued Master HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical license.
- Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
- Skill in the use of computers, software applications, digital cameras, Building Automation Systems.
- Sign off on work orders upon completion to acknowledge work was performed in compliance with state building code requirements.
- Perform and oversee all facilities related maintenance and repair work.
- Prepare and deliver necessary paperwork to management to document in-house and contractor work; to include photo documentation, record drawings, equipment manuals, and other project specific materials and documents.
- Maintain accurate records within our Maintenance Management System.
- Report inaccuracies, deficiencies, contractor performances, and inspection reports to immediate supervisor or Facilities Manager.
- Perform and respond to unscheduled or emergency repairs on all VDOT property types; ensure 24/7 availability for responding to emergency events.
- Perform trade specific work maintaining industry standards and code compliance; complete work orders as assigned; may include Key Control Management and Warehouse Inventory Control.
- Obtain required permits through VDOT's annual building permit procedure and issue work orders to appropriate contractors.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections according to manufacturer’s recommendations and schedules; include recommendations for critical parts inventory, upgrades, energy efficiency and deem necessary for replacement when at end of life; provide ideas and concepts to improve energy efficiency efforts.
- Oversee Facilities project work performed by contractors under term contracts and publicly procured construction projects; ensure work is performed to industry standards of the trade, code compliance, and sign off as completed accordingly; contact appropriate subcontractor assistance for maintenance and repairs as necessary.
- Experience in building construction as project inspector, superintendent or project manager.
- Experience with outsourcing approach to facilities management.
- Facilities Management Professional certification
- Knowledge of MMS software, specifically Facility Force.
- Multiple Virginia DPOR tradesman licensures.
- OSHA 30 type General Industry or Construction certification.
- Possession of EPA Certificate - Technical Type Universal.
- Possession of Responsible Land Disturber (RLD) certification.
- Project Manager Professional certification.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FY2027 approved $28.5 billion for transportation projects, including $500 million for bridge repairs.
- HRBT tunnel breakthroughs in 2025 advanced Virginia’s largest highway project toward 2027 completion.
- FHWA awarded VDOT $604,318 for statewide wildlife crossing site identification and collision reduction.
What critics are saying
- HRBT slipped 18 months, pushing substantial completion to February 2027 and final completion to August 2027.
- FY2026 emergency response costs ran $172 million over budget after severe winter storms.
- The July 2026 Chesterfield shooting killed two VDOT contractors, exposing jobsite safety failures.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT controls Virginia’s $9.0 billion FY2027 transportation budget and 4,300 projects.
- VDOT runs megaprojects like the $3.9 billion Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion.
- VDOT combines road operations with SMART SCALE roundabouts and wildlife-crossing planning.
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Company News
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.