TRADES TECHNICIAN III (PLUMBER)

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

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services at Eastern State Hospital in Virginia is seeking a Trades Technician III (Plumber) to repair and maintain essential plumbing and related systems, ensuring a safe environment for residents and staff.

Minimum qualifications include Journeyman level plumbing experience in commercial settings, a gas fitter license, and completion of trade school or an accredited Plumbing/Steam fitting apprenticeship; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level plumbing experience in commercial settings.
• Gas fitter license or equivalent certification.
• Completion of trade school or accredited plumbing/steam fitting apprenticeship.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain potable water systems, pumps, and heat exchangers.
• Maintain sanitary sewer systems, steam and condensate distribution, and fire suppression equipment.
• Provide safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff through repairs.

Skills

Journeyman plumbing

Valid driver's license

Gas fitter license

Trade school or apprenticeship

Education

Trade school or plumbing/steam fitting apprenticeship

Job description

Title: TRADES TECHNICIAN III (PLUMBER)

State Role Title: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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

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 by repairing and maintaining properly functioning equipment and systems to include but not limited to: potable water systems, pumps, water/steam heat exchangers, hot water heating systems, sanitary sewer systems, steam and condensate distribution systems, fire suppression/sprinkler systems, and related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience at a Journeyman's level in commercial: Plumbing, steam and condensate systems, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Gas Fitters License.
• Completion of trade school and/or accredited Plumbing/Steam fitting apprenticeship.

Additional Considerations

• Journeyman (or higher) Plumbers card.

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.