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Working Title Building Superintendent (Portsmouth Student Center)
Role Title Trades Technician III
Role Code 79033-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 03
Position Number 295R0703
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Portsmouth - 740
Hiring Range $52,000 - $67,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes
EEO Category 7-Skilled Craft
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The Building Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Student Center, ensuring the facility is safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained for students, employees, and visitors. Performs routine building maintenance and facilities services within the employee’s technical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Coordinates with the Facilities Manager to arrange and support maintenance activities that are beyond the scope of the position or require specialized expertise, equipment, or resources not assigned to the Student Center.
Provides responsive facilities support and assistance to building occupants and coordinates with appropriate campus personnel to address building-related needs. The employee may also be assigned to perform maintenance, upkeep, or other related work at other college/campus facilities as directed by the Campus Manager or Facilities Director based on operational needs.
This position is designated as essential. The employee may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position during a college/campus closure resulting from weather, emergency, or other emergent conditions.
This is a restricted funded position.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Knowledge and skills in a specific building trade.
- Knowledge of several building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.)
- Ability to supervise and train assigned employees in facilities maintenance activities.
- Skills in using common tools and equipment necessary to maintain facilities.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and layout plans.
- Ability to interpret computer-based equipment control systems.
- Experience at the Journeyman level in one of the building trades.
Additional Considerations
- Experience supervising personnel performing facilities maintenance tasks.
- Journeyman’s license in one of the building trades is preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
Local
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_4835P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 10/29/2026
Job Close Date 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title Building Superintendent (Portsmouth Student Center)
Role Title Trades Technician III
Role Code 79033-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 03
Position Number 295R0703
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Portsmouth - 740
Hiring Range $52,000 - $67,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes
EEO Category 7-Skilled Craft
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The Building Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Student Center, ensuring the facility is safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained for students, employees, and visitors. Performs routine building maintenance and facilities services within the employee’s technical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Coordinates with the Facilities Manager to arrange and support maintenance activities that are beyond the scope of the position or require specialized expertise, equipment, or resources not assigned to the Student Center.
Provides responsive facilities support and assistance to building occupants and coordinates with appropriate campus personnel to address building-related needs. The employee may also be assigned to perform maintenance, upkeep, or other related work at other college/campus facilities as directed by the Campus Manager or Facilities Director based on operational needs.
This position is designated as essential. The employee may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position during a college/campus closure resulting from weather, emergency, or other emergent conditions.
This is a restricted funded position.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Knowledge and skills in a specific building trade.
- Knowledge of several building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.)
- Ability to supervise and train assigned employees in facilities maintenance activities.
- Skills in using common tools and equipment necessary to maintain facilities.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and layout plans.
- Ability to interpret computer-based equipment control systems.
- Experience at the Journeyman level in one of the building trades.
Additional Considerations
- Experience supervising personnel performing facilities maintenance tasks.
- Journeyman’s license in one of the building trades is preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
Local
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_4835P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 10/29/2026
Job Close Date 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Superintendent
Document your licensure before applying
State contractor licenses and certifications like OSHA 30 directly support your PERM petition. Gather official copies now, because DOL requires employers to demonstrate your qualifications match the job description exactly during labor certification.
Target general contractors with PERM filing history
Large general contractors and construction management firms file PERM applications regularly for project superintendents. Search for employers who have sponsored foreign workers in skilled construction roles before, since they already have legal counsel and internal HR processes in place.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Superintendent roles at companies with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you spend your time on employers who have already committed to the PERM process rather than guessing at willingness.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level your employer will need to certify, and factor that floor into any compensation conversation.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your employer
Superintendent roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, but candidates holding a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering may qualify for EB-2. Confirm which category your employer intends to petition under before the PERM recruitment period begins.
Get the recruitment timeline in writing before accepting
PERM requires employers to complete a formal recruitment process before filing, which can take four to six months on top of USCIS adjudication. Ask the employer to outline their expected filing schedule so you can plan your current status, particularly any H-1B visa or other nonimmigrant status expiry dates.
Green Card Superintendent: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Superintendent roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Superintendent positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training and experience. If you hold a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, your employer may petition under EB-2 instead. The category affects your priority date and, depending on your country of birth, your wait time in the visa backlog.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike H-1B, PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a time-limited status. There is no annual lottery and no cap concern at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The process typically takes two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval, but once your priority date becomes current, your status is permanent rather than requiring repeated renewals.
What credentials strengthen a Superintendent's PERM petition?
DOL requires the employer to demonstrate that the job requirements are genuinely tied to the role and not inflated to exclude U.S. workers. For superintendents, documented project experience, active state contractor licenses, OSHA certifications, and any relevant union journeyman credentials all support the petition. O*NET lists the standard requirements for this occupation, which employers often reference when writing the PERM job description.
How do I find Superintendent jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Superintendent openings by employers with confirmed employment-based green card sponsorship history. Because PERM is employer-initiated, targeting companies that have filed PERM applications before is the most direct way to find roles where sponsorship is genuinely available rather than listed as a possibility with no follow-through.
Can I switch employers during the green card process as a Superintendent?
You can change employers before your I-140 petition is approved, but doing so generally restarts the PERM process with the new employer. If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and you're in the adjustment of status stage, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer to a same or similar Superintendent role without losing your priority date.