Senior Mechanic

Title: Senior Mechanic (Master Electrician)

Position: 00072

Location: 7450 Freight Way, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

Salary: $49,700-$64,800

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue derived from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance Excellence

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Virginia ABC is seeking a skilled and dependable Senior Mechanic to ensure the Hanover Headquarters and Warehouse facilities remain fully functional and safe for daily business operations. This role is essential in maintaining a comfortable, compliant environment for employees and visitors.

The position requires participation in an on-call rotation for approximately 13 weeks per year, providing 24/7 emergency repair coverage for all systems within the Hanover complex.

The Senior Mechanic will focus primarily on electrical systems while also supporting routine commercial maintenance needs across HVAC/R, plumbing, telecommunication/networking systems and fire/life safety systems. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections and repairs on a wide range of building systems in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Areas of Responsibility

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on electrical systems, components, motors and low-voltage controls across the Hanover Headquarters and Warehouse facilities.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC/R equipment, heating and hot water systems, air conditioning units and ventilation systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, testing and repairs on fire and life safety systems, including wet and dry risers, FM-200 systems, pre-action systems, inspector tests, backup water storage tanks, churn tests and diesel, electric and jockey fire pump inspections.
• Inspect and maintain all types of fire doors, hydrants, drains and supporting safety infrastructure in accordance with state and federal codes.
• Assist the supervisor and county/state fire marshal in quarterly fire drills and regulatory inspections.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair telecommunication and networking systems within the Hanover Headquarters and Warehouse facilities.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers while responding to maintenance work requests.
• Support construction and renovation projects by ensuring compliance with all state/federal codes and procedures.
• Order necessary maintenance materials, parts, and supplies; assist in obtaining vendor/contractor quotes as requested by the supervisor.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency repairs, providing 24/7 support during assigned weeks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial/industrial electrical experience
• NEC / NEC 70 knowledge
• Troubleshooting from drawings/schematics
• Extensive commercial maintenance experience involving installation, repair and replacement of electrical systems, components and motors
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, low-voltage and electro-mechanical equipment
• General knowledge of building systems (mechanical, plumbing, HVAC/R)
• Preventive maintenance and repair of fire/life safety systems
• Strong customer service, communication and work order management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a Journeyman Electrician license in the commercial electrical field.

We Offer

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned biweekly, plus 14 paid holidays
• Affordable healthcare with employer contributions
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits
• College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, Authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019