Building and Grounds Superintendent Senior: St. Brides Correctional Center #00041

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Building and Grounds Superintendent Senior to manage the Building & Grounds Program at Baskerville Correctional Center, ensuring efficient upkeep of the facility. The role leads the staff to meet DOC standards while controlling costs and following all applicable codes.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and knowledge of multiple trades; blueprints reading and budget experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. Considerable knowledge of physical plant maintenance and methods of construction.
• Experience reading blueprints, budgeting, and supervising trades staff; familiarity with inventory systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Building & Grounds Program and staff for Baskerville Correctional Center.
• Ensures upkeep of the physical plant in accordance with codes and DOC standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Supervising trades staff

Budget management

HVAC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory systems

Job description

Title: Building and Grounds Superintendent Senior: St. Brides Correctional Center #00041

State Role Title: Trades Manager I

Hiring Range: $70,384.00 - $104,190.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: St. Brides Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Building & Grounds Superintendent Senior manages the Building & Grounds Program providing institutional upkeep of Baskerville Correctional Center by maintaining the physical plant at a high level of efficiency, in a cost-efficient manner, and in accordance with all Federal, State and local codes, as well as Department of Corrections (DOC) standards. Position directs the activities of the Building and Grounds Program and staff to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to regulations in all functions of the physical plant in accordance with all Federal, State, and local codes as well as established DOC standards.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. Considerable knowledge of physical plant maintenance and methods of construction. General knowledge of various trades (plumbing, electricity, electronics, vehicle repairs, carpentry or heating and cooling (HVAC)). Demonstrated ability to work from plans for improvement or alteration of buildings and equipment. Demonstrated ability to supervise trades staff.

Additional Considerations

The ability to read blueprints and estimate costs. Experience in utilizing computerized inventory systems and Microsoft Office. Experience managing an annual budget.

Special Instructions

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.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

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: [phone]

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.