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Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Facilities Tradesman
$64.9k - $105.4k/yr
Mid
Salem, VA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to estimate quantities and costs and prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities.
- Ability to follow and apply fiscal and procurement guidelines to procure goods and services and pay invoices.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, and building and fire codes.
- Ability to supervise and sign off on contractor project work in applicable trades.
- Knowledge of building trades and construction, including electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, carpentry, and masonry.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Environmental Protection Agency Technical Type Universal certificate.
- Possession of, and ability to maintain, a Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation-issued Master heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, plumbing, or electrical license.
- Skill in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
- Skill in using computers, software applications, digital cameras, and Building Automation Systems.
- Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
- Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a licensed professional tradesman overseeing work performed by contractors.
- Sign off on completed work orders to acknowledge compliance with state building code requirements.
- Perform and oversee facilities maintenance and repair work.
- Prepare and deliver paperwork documenting in-house and contractor work, including photographs, record drawings, equipment manuals, and project-specific materials.
- Maintain accurate records in the Maintenance Management System and report inaccuracies, deficiencies, contractor performance, and inspection reports to the supervisor or Facilities Manager.
- Respond to unscheduled or emergency repairs on all Virginia Department of Transportation property types and remain available 24/7 for emergency events.
- Perform trade-specific work, complete assigned work orders, and carry out other assigned duties, including key control management and warehouse inventory control.
- Obtain required permits through the annual building permit procedure and issue work orders to appropriate contractors.
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections according to manufacturer recommendations and schedules.
- Recommend critical-parts inventory, upgrades, energy-efficiency improvements, and replacement of equipment at the end of its service life.
- Oversee facilities project work performed by contractors under term contracts and publicly procured construction projects.
- Ensure contractor work meets trade standards and code requirements, sign off on completed work, and obtain subcontractor assistance for maintenance and repairs as necessary.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in building construction as a project inspector, superintendent, or project manager.
- Experience with an outsourcing approach to facilities management.
- Facilities Management Professional certification.
- Knowledge of Maintenance Management System software, specifically Facility Force.
- Multiple Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation trade licenses.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 30-hour General Industry or Construction certification.
- Environmental Protection Agency Technical Type Universal certificate.
- Responsible Land Disturber certification.
- Project Management Professional certification.
About the company
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
- June 17, 2026 CTB approved $28.5 billion for roads, bridges, transit, and trails.
- FY2027 budget rose 6.7% to $9.0 billion, lifting construction spending.
- Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel targets substantial completion in 2026/2027, preserving marquee delivery wins.
What critics are saying
- Fairfax Circuit Court's Awuah ruling exposed VDOT to vegetation-maintenance liability on March 24, 2026.
- Delayed bridge and tunnel maintenance invites more quadriplegia litigation and insurance costs.
- Megaproject slippage on I-66 and Hampton Roads could miss 2026/2027 deadlines, eroding trust.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT controls Virginia's $9.0 billion FY2027 transportation budget, unmatched statewide scale.
- The agency manages 4,300 projects through a $28.5 billion FY2027-2032 SYIP.
- VDOT runs megaprojects like Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and Transform 66.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation