Facilities Tradesman

Title: Facilities Tradesman

State Role Title: Trade Technician IV

Hiring Range: $65,201 - $105,951

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Richmond District Office

Agency Website: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We are looking for professionals driven by diagnosing and solving plumbing issues to support the maintenance of VDOT facilities!

The Richmond District Facilities team is seeking a Master Plumber to oversee facilities project work performed by contractors. You will ensure work is performed to industry standards, code compliance, and sign off as completed accordingly. This position will also perform hands-on plumbing work while maintaining industry standards and code compliance, complete assigned work orders, perform preventive maintenance and inspections according to manufacturer’s recommendations and schedules. You will perform and respond to unscheduled or emergency repairs on all VDOT property types within the Richmond District. Ensure 24/7 availability for responding to emergency events.

VDOT is an emergency response agency, and this position is the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers core benefits including competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts and leave programs. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirements saving including employer matching. The Commonwealth of Virginia also funds a short- and long-term disability program. Miscellaneous benefits include paid holidays, training and tuition assistance programs, wellness programs and more.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/. We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of and ability to maintain Virginia DPOR issued Master Plumbing license
• Knowledge of building trades and construction e.g. plumbing.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications, digital cameras, Building Automation Systems.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs, prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, building and fire codes.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• Backflow Prevention Device Worker Certification.
• Experience in building construction as project inspector, superintendent or project manager.
• Multiple Virginia DPOR tradesmen licensures.
• Experience with outsourcing approach to facilities management.
• Knowledge of MMS software, specifically Facility Force.

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.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your resume.

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

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. As such, this job is essential to emergency response operations and expected to work in these situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Jarita Taylor

Phone: 804-629-2086

Email: jarita.taylor@vdot.virginia.gov

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.