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The Department of Military Affairs seeks a Maintenance & Custodial Technician - Sandston to support ROMMs in maintaining and repairing buildings and grounds within the Sandston region. This civilian position serves as the primary preventative maintenance Trades Technician for the Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston, VA, with a state pay range of $50,000 to $55,000 and a DMA pay band 2.
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Title: Maintenance & Custodial Technician - Sandston
State Role Title: Trades Technician II
Hiring Range: $50,000 - $55,000
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Location: Sandston AASF
Agency Website: DMA
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Purpose of Position:
To assist the Regional Operational Maintenance Managers (ROMMs) in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of all associated buildings and grounds within the assigned ROMM’s region.
This position provides the Virginia Army National Guard with safe, high quality, cost effective and timely building and grounds maintenance. This position will serve as the primary preventative maintenance Trades Technician for the Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston, VA.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Considerations
Virginia Herbicide/Pesticide Certification preferred.
Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
Must obtain a Virginia Herbicide/Pesticide Certification within 18 months of hire.
Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment.
Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.
AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.
Contact Information
Name: Loreley A. Leabhart
Phone: (804) 313-1694
Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil
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.