Trades Professionals (Electricians / HVAC Techs / Plumbers)

Title: Trades Professionals (Electricians / HVAC Techs / Plumbers)

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $65,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: BFM-TRADES

Agency Website: https://dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The DGS Bureau of Facilities & Maintenance (BFM) within the Division of Capital Square Services (DCSS) is looking to hire multiple skilled Trades Professionals in various building specialties, including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. BFM is a customer-focused organization that provides high quality, cost effective and timely services for the roughly 75 state and legislative agencies located within the Capitol Square complex. We operate and maintain approximately 6.45 million square feet of space at the Capitol Complex and throughout the metropolitan Richmond area, including office buildings, the State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and monuments.
As Trades Professionals, these positions are responsible for independently providing a variety of maintenance services to their assigned buildings.

We are looking for customer-oriented, adaptive trades professionals who will take pride in maintaining DGS properties and ensuring our tenants and visitors enjoy a clean, safe, efficient, comfortable environment.

Job duties include, but not limited to:

• Triage and respond to a wide variety of services calls and general maintenance requests in their specific trade(s) (ex: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire systems, HVAC).
  
• Inspect operating equipment and maintain written logs regarding preventative maintenance.
  
• Assist other building team members with repair and maintenance services involving other trades.

We've got great benefits! 

DGS offers workforce development opportunities by supporting individuals on their path to becoming licensed Journey or Master level trades professionals through our education assistance options. Hours worked in our trade positions are eligible for qualified experience toward license exam requirements.

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid short- and long-term disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain a VA license within 60 days of employment).
  
• Considerable experience and skill with at least one building trade.
  
• Journey level knowledge of the principles, methods, and building codes associated with the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of building systems relevant to one or more trades.
  
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of structural and mechanical equipment related to plumbing, electrical, and/or HVAC.
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, drawings, specifications, and operating manuals.
  
• Ability to use computers to monitor emails, review and maintain work orders, and complete online training modules.
  
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a variety of people.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  
• Ability to routinely lift, push, or pull 25 pounds and occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  

Additional Considerations

• Licensed as a Journey or Master level Trades professional in one or more specialties.
  
• Professional certifications relevant to one or more trades (ex: backflow certification)
  
• Completion of a vocational training program related to one or more trades.
  
• Experience with computer-based work order management systems.
  
• Experience using building automation systems.
  
• Experience working on governmental or historical buildings.
  
• Experience and skill in multiple building trades.
  

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.

Online applications must be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.
Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after 5 business days.  Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

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.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.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.