Title: Buildings Operations and Safety Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $60,000 Annually

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Mines/Mine Land Repurpose/Adm

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is in search of a qualified candidate to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of building systems and infrastructure. This role supports day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, and safety compliance.

This role will:
• operate and maintain HVAC systems according to manufacturer and Virginia Energy
policies and procedures
• inspect and maintain fire and safety standards for Agency owned buildings
• manage grounds maintenance contracts, procurement and facility operations
• manage parking lot maintenance during adverse weather conditions
• serve as safety officer on the Safety and Security Team

Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth
has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia. This position will work primarily in the Big Stone Gap office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of electronically controlled coal fired and propane pressurized boilers, chillers and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, trades, mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
• Ability to evaluate the work of contractors.
• Skills in operating test equipment, motorized equipment and power tools.
• HVAC Training or Certifications from an accredited vocational or trade school or community college.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check. Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: alexia.tate@energy.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- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.