PPS Plumber

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a PPS Plumber at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute to perform plumbing and general maintenance in a healthcare setting.

The role requires extensive plumbing knowledge, ability to test wastewater, and cross-training for related maintenance tasks, with on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of plumbing troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ability to test wastewater systems.
• Ability to upgrade plumbing fixtures.
• Basic computer skills to use the TMS system for work orders.
• Valid driver's license required and must remain active.

Responsibilities

• Provide plumbing and maintenance skills to keep a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Cross-train in other B&G maintenance duties as needed.
• Rotate with staff for night and weekend callback coverage.
• Support facility emergencies and respond to work orders promptly.

Skills

Plumbing troubleshooting

Wastewater testing

Upgrade plumbing fixtures

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Technical school education

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 license 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.

Employees may be required to disclose immunization 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.

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.

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]

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.