Title: Building & Grounds Supervisor: Greensville Correctional Center #01117

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $49,607.00 - $77,385.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Performs hands on repair and maintenance services in areas of the building trades, including electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical, and related structural systems. Trains and supervises inmates that perform their assigned work in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains all required documentation to include work orders, purchase orders and maintenance schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, along with progressively responsible work experience in one or more skilled trade specialties. Applicants must have prior experience organizing, prioritizing, and completing work assignments with minimal supervision. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, is required. Candidates must possess skill in the safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, and related equipment, as well as the ability to perform a wide variety of skilled repair and maintenance tasks across trades and utility areas. The position requires the ability to perform heavy manual labor and work from heights, to assign and inspect the work of others, and to follow oral and written instructions. Applicants must also be able to understand and apply building code and safety practices. A working knowledge of installation, repair, and maintenance practices, equipment, and materials used in skilled trades—such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, groundskeeping, or related areas.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in correctional, institutional, or other secure environments where maintenance operations require adherence to strict safety and security procedures. Trade‑related certifications, licenses, or completion of apprenticeships in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or grounds maintenance are beneficial. Experience supervising staff, contractors, or inmate work crews in a maintenance or facilities setting.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.