PPS Plumber

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a PPS Plumber to join the Building and Grounds Department at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute. The plumber will maintain a safe, healthy environment for patients and staff, performing extensive plumbing maintenance and cross-trade tasks as needed.

The role requires knowledge of plumbing troubleshooting, wastewater testing, fixture upgrades, and the ability to use the TMS system for work orders. Night/weekend callbacks may be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of plumbing troubleshooting / repairs.
• Ability to implement testing of wastewater systems.
• Ability to upgrade plumbing fixtures.
• Basic computer skills are essential to use the TMS system regarding work orders assigned and completed at the facility.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position and must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide plumbing and maintenance skills to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assist in responding to Facility emergencies and daily work orders.
• Rotate with B&G staff for night and weekend callback coverage to ensure continuity of operations.
• Cross trades includes HVAC, boilers, safety systems, communications, plumbing fixtures, lighting and related equipment.

Skills

Plumbing troubleshooting

Wastewater testing

Fixture upgrades

TMS system

Driver's license

Tools

TMS system

Job description

Title: PPS Plumber

State Role Title:79033

Hiring Range: $53,228 - $73,455

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Southern Va Mental Health Inst

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute is seeking a plumber to assist the Building and Grounds (B&G) Department in maintaining a safe and healthy environment in which the patients served by the facility can be treated appropriately by mental health professionals. The B&G Department carries out its mission through a combination of in‑house employee performed tasks, and the use of contractually procured (vendors, contractors) resources.

To ensure staff has the knowledge, skills, and ability to respond to Facility emergencies, as well as perform daily work order requests, staff attend Facility mandatory training, periodic shop meetings (at least monthly), and tradesmen training programs if applicable.

This position’s primary duties are to provide plumbing and maintenance skills to ensure a safe and trouble‑free environment for patients and staff. This position requires extensive knowledge of plumbing troubleshooting and repairs.

This position also requires the capacity of cross trades of other general maintenance duties to include but not limited to heating and air conditioning equipment, boiler and cooling tower, safety systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, security alarms), communications systems (computer data lines and equipment), domestic and sewer water systems, lighting (emergency generator safety lights), HVAC air handling systems, pumps (hot water heaters), chilling equipment, manual and electric locks, plumbing fixtures, plumbing pipe system, paint projects, snow and grounds equipment.

This position requires rotation with other B&G staff for night and weekend callback coverage to ensure continuity of operations and ability to provide care to patients being served.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of plumbing troubleshooting / repairs.
• Ability to implement testing of wastewater systems.
• Ability to upgrade plumbing fixtures.
• Basic computer skills are essential to this position to utilize the TMS system regarding work orders assigned and completed at the facility.
• A valid driver’s licence is required for this position and must remain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Additional Considerations

• Technical school in preferred field, knowledge of understanding of code books and the ability to read blueprints.
• If certified or certification is obtained during employment, employee must maintain state certification throughout employment.
• Technical knowledge that would result in certification in the plumbing trade.
• Backflow Testing certification.
• Application of skillset in a healthcare facility environment.

Special Instructions

• Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position.
• A successful fingerprint‑based criminal history check, drug screen, and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2‑314 and 37.2‑408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
• Employees may be required to disclose immunisation status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre‑employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
• Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at [phone] for assistance.
• DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
• SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.
• SVMHI is a smoke and vape‑free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.