Radford, Virginia, United States
Classified Staff
Finance & Administration
Application Review Date: 10/12/2026
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
Reporting to the Real Property and Space Manager, the Engineering GIS Technician is primarily responsible for the organization, maintenance, and archiving of all relevant Facilities Management GIS, space and other campus infrastructure information and documents, including both electronic and hard copies, and providing related technical support for Facilities Management staff. The Engineering GIS Technician is also responsible for maintaining consistent communication with the supervisor and following through with direction in establishing project priorities and ensuring a high degree of accuracy on assignments. This responsibility includes regularly reporting the status of archived information and related support tasks, including biennial audits of space, meeting in the field with representatives, and interacting with stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Experience applying standard technician skills and proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro, other related GIS packages, and other computerized design programs such as AutoCAD. Ability to organize and maintain building, site, and utility files. Familiar with both geospatial and architectural/engineering standards as they relate to materials, legends, details, and format.
Knowledge of site systems including water, sanitary, stormwater, and electrical. Knowledge of building systems, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Ability to support and prepare other digital documents using Microsoft Suite and Adobe Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education/training in architecture/engineering technician tasks and skills. Experience with other related digital tools. Experience working in a higher education setting. Experience in computer aided drafting and cartography.
Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position 100% telework: No
Hours Per Week: 40
Months per Year: 12
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Classification: Classified Staff
Normal Work Schedule: M-F (8:00AM-5:00PM), nights or weekends as needed.
Employee Classification: Engineering Technician III
Department: FM Maint & Oper
Salary: $45,739 - $59,100 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Department Contact Name: Brandon Saddler
Department Contact Phone: (540) 831-5223
Department Contact Email:
[email protected] (mailto:
[email protected])
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.
The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.