Title: TRADES TECHNICIAN III (HVAC TECH)

State Role Title: 

Hiring Range: $33,828 to $55,000. Commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Directly responsible to the Trades Manager for providing a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff. Management
Program. Conduct general maintenance work for the Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC and Refrigeration shops
by repairing, installing and maintaining properly functioning equipment.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic,
or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays,
and/or overtime as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations.

General knowledge of; plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills, general knowledge of HVAC systems is helpful but not required. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and schematics. Ability to troubleshoot and repair various types of plumbing, and electrical, equipment and maintenance methods pertinent to the general building maintenance field. Ability work independently, to plan assigned work, select and gather needed materials, tools and equipment for maximum efficiency and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

Additional Considerations

None.

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.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717 / PLEASE REFER TO PAGE UP JOBS.VIRGINIA.GOV) TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION

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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.