Trades Tech III - General Maintenance

Title: Trades Tech III - General Maintenance

State Role Title: 79033

Hiring Range: commensurate based on experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.wsh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Trades Tech III - General Maintenance candidate who will provide maintenance services including installation, repair and preventive maintenance, on the buildings, equipment, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and utility systems, grounds and snow removal, for Western State Hospital (WSH) and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA). This position will be responsible for requisition material and equipment in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures; purchasing parts or tools as needed to maintain TMS inventory; Issue parts or tools and maintain accurate TMS inventory; performing preventive maintenance (PM) on buildings and equipment in accordance with the work order control system – TMS; and recognizing and report corrective maintenance (CM) to the work order control center and to perform corrective maintenance in accordance with the work order control system – TMS.

This position will also be responsible for recognizing and reporting safety deficiencies and perform corrective measures as required, and to document the work in accordance with the work order control system – TMS; performing tasks involving office moves, painting, hanging pictures, bulletin boards, white boards, mirrors & glass, wall repair and finishing, flooring and ceiling, assist with overall general day to day maintenance of facility; assisting contractor or inspectors in performing equipment installations, repairs or inspections; and operating shop equipment in a safe manner and to report unsafe condition to the work order control center – TMS.


This position is eligible for:

- retirement with cash match
- paid time off, sick time, community service time, and family/personal time
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

- High school graduate or equivalent
- extensive building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC experience or vocational training
- Valid Virginia Driver's license

Additional Considerations

- experience with Va. State procurement requirements
- experience with inventory control
- experience with TMS maintenance software
- Licensed Electricians, Plumbers or Maintenance Mechanic card desirable
- bilingual
- veteran or veteran spouse

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.

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.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.