Trades Technician II - Transportation/Motor Pool
Full Time
Staunton, VA 22402
Posted
Job description
Western State Hospital is seeking a Trades Technician II to provide transportation services for goods and personnel to Western State Hospital (WSH) and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA). Additional duties include providing maintenance services including installation, repair and preventive maintenance, on the buildings, equipment, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and utility systems, grounds and snow removal, for WSH and CCCA.
Additional duties include “As Directed” which consists of acting as a team player and assisting the department in work that may be outside the scope of normal duties (i.e. laundry, on-call, cleaning, etc.)
Additional duties include “As Directed” which consists of acting as a team player and assisting the department in work that may be outside the scope of normal duties (i.e. laundry, on-call, cleaning, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
- The ability to operate motor vehicles and snow equipment is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of utility, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, carpentry, painting, and building maintenance, use of various hand and shop tools, and Code requirements is required.
- The successful applicant must be skilled in the use of various hand and shop tools for maintenance work, including drills, saws, multi-meters, sanders, drain cleaning equipment, ladders, man-lifts, etc.
- The ability to read, write, communicate clearly, follow instructions, perform basic math calculations, lift heavy objects , walking on various surfaces, and work in various weather conditions is required.
- The ability to work under minimal supervision is required.
- A working knowledge of safe working practices including lockout & tagout and SDS requirements is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with the use of a computer is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or equivalent vocational training is preferred.
- Trades Licensure Card preferred, and/or the ability to obtain a Trades Licensure Card preferred.
- Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus.
- Veteran preferred
Special Requirements
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.
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires and contract workers, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.
In accordance with Executive Directive #18, as a condition of employment, the Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires and contract workers, to disclose their vaccination status. If you are the selected candidate, proof of vaccination will be required during new employee orientation on your first day of work. Employees that are not vaccinated must be tested weekly.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Western State Hospital is a smoking free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds. Submit a completed state application online at https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. If assistance is needed, contact by email samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov. To apply for a job, you must make sure that your online application is complete. MISSING INFORMATION (DATES OF ALL PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT, PREVIOUS SALARIES, SUPERVISORS, CONTACT INFORMATION, ETC) IS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION AND WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Resumes will not suffice for missing or incomplete information on the application as the application is the primary source document for state recruitment. Please make sure all telephone numbers/addresses are current and up-to-date. REMEMBER YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER. You have not completed applying for this position until you receive a confirmation number. If you are connected to a printer, print the confirmation number so that you can track the progress of your application, and click on OK. If you are not connected to a printer, write down the confirmation number, and then click on OK. Reasonable accommodations for the application and/or interview processes are available upon request to persons with disabilities per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with national service experience (VISTA, PeaceCorps, AmeriCorps), minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Western State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is the intent of WSH’s employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination.
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