Title: HVAC Mechanic-ER018

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 ER018 and ER083 will be filled from this posting.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid VA DL required.
Considerable experience performing HVAC installation, repair, & maintenance operations. Journey level knowledge of the principles & methods associated w/ HVAC installation, repair, maintenance, & operation of HVAC equip., controls, auxiliary equip. & systems.
Skilled in the use of hand & power tools & structural & mechanical equip. in the HVAC field. Ability to troubleshoot, test, diagnose and repair a wide variety of HVAC, electrical, structural, mechanical & plumbing equip.
Experience reading & interpreting 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.
Candidate 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

CFC refrigerant certified or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Experience with automated building management systems.
Journeyman or Masters card in HVAC.
Sheetmetal &/or ductwork experience.

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.