Title: Trades Worker - #WWRH0021

State Role Title: Trades Technician I

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting wage 13.25 up to $14/hour

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties:

The Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) Buildings and Grounds department is seeking to fill a trades worker position. This position will perform the following duties, to include but not be limited to working on trades tasks such as assisting with building, construction, patching, and painting, assisting with larger tasks such as tree cutting and brush cleanup. Assists with other jobs on campus. Uses appropriate tools and PPE for work being done; operates equipment such as saws, drills, sanders, and ladders; and assists the trades crew with larger jobs when needed; assists with items such as painting, painting prep work, and filter changes.

This position is a seasonal summer position, typically working from May to August. Seasonal employees may work up to or exceed 40 hours per week, not exceeding 1500 hours per year.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of basic carpentry and trade tools.
Ability to work independently or with others.
Ability to work in a variety of weather environments, for example, working outside in the heat during the summer. Must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions:

This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-connected veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.