TRADES TECHNICIAN III (GENERALIST)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern State Hospital is seeking a Trades Technician III (Generalist) to perform maintenance across carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff. You will repair and maintain equipment, complete preventive maintenance tasks, and handle WP repairs for Retherm units and ice machines under the Trades Manager.

A valid driver’s license and experience in commercial trades are required; EPA refrigerant handling certification

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience in commercial: plumbing, carpentry, electrical fields.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing various types of plumbing, and electrical equipment and maintenance methods pertinent to the general building maintenance field.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Trades Manager for providing a safe and comfortable environment for residents & staff.
• Conduct general maintenance work for the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical shops by repairing and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
• PMs and WP Repairs for Retherm Units and Ice Machines.

Skills

Driver's license

Commercial trades experience

Blueprints reading

Troubleshooting trades

Healthcare facility experience

Job description

Title

TRADES TECHNICIAN III (GENERALIST)

State Role Title

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Hiring Range

$48,744 - $67,267

Pay Band

3

Agency

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location

Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website

htt://dbhs.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Directly responsible to the Trades Manager for providing a safe and comfortable environment for residents & staff. Conduct general maintenance work for the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical shops by repairing and maintaining properly functioning equipment. PMs and WP Repairs for Retherm Units and Ice Machines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience in commercial: plumbing, carpentry, electrical fields.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing various types of plumbing, and electrical equipment and maintenance methods pertinent to the general building maintenance field.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and schematics.

Additional Considerations

• Universal EPA certification for refrigerant handling is helpful or the ability to acquire within 12 months.
• Experience working in a healthcare or long-term care facility.

Contact Information

Name: Eastern State Hospital

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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.