Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $71,000 - $73,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Suffolk Cemetery

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Serve Virginia’s veterans and their dependents of the Commonwealth by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through service and sacrifice. Directly reports to the Cemeteries Deputy Director. Responsible for all of the operational equipment maintenance and repairs for all gas/diesel equipment and hand tools in all three Virginia Veterans Cemeteries (Amelia, Dublin, and Suffolk), primarily stationed in Suffolk. Responsible for the Amelia, Dublin, and Suffolk cemetery maintenance shop areas and maintenance compounds. Responsible for the maintenance of facilities and irrigation systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be capable to understand and operate all cemeteries equipment.
Must have the ability to diagnose and complete all necessary repairs in a timely manner.
Must be skilled in facilities maintenance and irrigation repair.
Must be able to effectively communicate within all levels of the cemeteries organization.
Must be task-oriented having the ability to train other employees on equipment, tools and
irrigation systems.
Required to maintain a neat and presentable appearance while working during extreme weather conditions.
Must perform tasks with minimal to no supervision.
This position requires 25% travel to Amelia and Dublin.

Additional Considerations

High school education/GED, automotive and equipment maintenance experience. Must be qualified to train employees to maintain and operate equipment and irrigation systems. The position requires a Valid Virginia driver's license.

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.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: recruitment@dvs.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.