Zone Mechanic III / HVAC Technician

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

Job summary

Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, is hiring a Full-Time Zone Mechanic III / HVAC Technician to perform journeyman-level HVAC work and related zone maintenance. The role requires evaluating work methods from sketches, wiring diagrams and blueprints, and completing assigned tasks independently.

Responsibilities include maintaining heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, ensuring zone assets operate reliably, and handling preventive maintenance, with on-call duties as a

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver’s license is required.
• EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• State of Virginia HVAC or Journeyman license.
• Documented hands-on experience in commercial or industrial HVAC installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance, installation, and repairs of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and related control systems.
• Maintain, repair, and support Zone Mechanics tasks across carpentry, electrical, painting, and plumbing to keep zones operational.
• Enter time, progress, materials, tasks and completion data in the work order system; update system as work is completed.
• Ensure daily total hours do not exceed 7.5 hours unless overtime is approved.
• Maintain service records, work orders, and requisitions; assist administration as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls on a rotating on-call schedule; participate in weather-related duties including snow/ice removal.

Skills

Driver's license

HVAC troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Education

EPA Section 608 Universal certification

State of Virginia HVAC or Journeyman license

Job description

Title: Zone Mechanic III / HVAC Technician

State Role Title: 79033

Hiring Range: $53,228.00 - $73,455.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Your future matters! At the Commonwealth of Virginia, enjoy ROBUST BENEFITS and a RETIREMENT PLAN designed to support you long after your career.

***Any and all qualifications that you have must be represented in your application/resume as verifiable work experience.***

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Plumber/HVAC Technician.

You will be responsible for ensuring journeyman level HVAC work is performed with the responsibility of determining the appropriate work methods. Performing assignments independently therefore responsible for planning the assigned work, following sketches, wiring diagrams and blueprints.

• Responsible for performing skilled maintenance, installation, and repairs of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and related control systems.
• Responsible for performing maintenance and repair duties required of Zone Mechanics which involves aspects of carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing to keep assigned zone in working order.
• Assessing potential problems, hazards and opportunities to maintain assigned Zone assets to prevent unplanned impairments.
• Enters time, progress, materials, tasks and completion data for work performed on assigned work orders in the automated work order system.
• Updates system as work is completed for current shift.
• Ensure daily total does not exceed 7.5 hours unless OT was authorized and worked.
• Maintain service maintenance records, work orders, and requisitions and other miscellaneous records as needed or requested by administration.
• Trouble shooting, corrective, and preventive maintenance on small package units, window air conditioners, ice makers, domestic refrigerators, water coolers, air dryers, hot water and steam converts, boiler and fossil fuel furnaces.
• Weather Related Duties to consist of but not limited to Snow and Ice removal from sidewalks / roadways.
• Emergency Call Back after normal business hours/schedule, holidays and weekend.
• Mandatory and other training as required to maintain certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Actively support agency SWaM Procurement goals and Executive Order 20 (2014); and where possible, promote SWaM through agency outreach events.
• Support the intent of the EO20 and the goals of the Agency SWaM Plan.
• As an HVAC Trades Technician III, you are on a rotating On Call/Call Back schedule. As a mission critical employee, there is an expectation that you respond to all emergency calls as stated in CSH PPS Policy Letter #2.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions necessary to perform assigned job duties safely and effectively.
• A valid Virginia driver’s license.
• EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
• State of Virginia HVAC or Journeyman license.
• Documented hands-on experience in commercial or industrial HVAC installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Additional Considerations

• Master HVAC license.
• NATE certification.
• Experience with building automation systems and direct digital control (BAS/DDC).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Background Investigation

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at [phone] during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Department

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.