Title: Plumber - ER023
State Role Title: Trades Technician III
Hiring Range: $48,648 - $63,243
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Department of General Services
Location: Washington Building
Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of General Services, Office of Facilities Management is a customer-focused organization that provides high-quality surroundings for the roughly 75 state and legislative agencies located within the Capitol Square complex. The Office of Facilities Management operates and maintains approximately 4.2 million square feet of space at the Capitol Complex and throughout the metropolitan Richmond area, including office buildings, the State Capitol, the Governor’s Mansion and monuments. These positions ensure the repair, maintenance & preventive maintenance tasks/guidelines are met with the least amount of disruption to building occupants and work in a multi-craft team environment.
Positions ER023 and ER182 will be filled from this posting.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid VA DL required. Considerable experience performing plumbing installation, repair, & maintenance operations. Journey level knowledge of the principles & methods associated w/ plumbing & steam distribution systems installation, repair, maintenance, & operation of domestic water pumping systems equipment according to BOCA plumbing code & NFPA-13. Skilled in the use of hand & power tools, gauges & equip. used in the plumbing trades. Ability to troubleshoot, test, diagnose & repair a wide variety of plumbing, fire protection, & mechanical equip. Knowledge & ability to read & interpret blueprints, diagrams, drawings, specifications & operating manuals. Ability to work independently as well as a team member. Must have strong communication skills, able to communicate w/ various levels of users & occupants of DGS bldgs. & facilities. Must be able to follow oral & written instructions. Basic computer skills required such as email. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., reach overhead, bend, kneel, & crouch.
Additional Considerations
Journeyman or Master plumbing or steamfitters card. Backflow detection certified.
Special Instructions
You will be provided 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.
The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and a DMV check.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.
The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.
Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.
Contact Information
Name: DGS Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3910
Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gob
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- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.