What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRADES TECHNICIAN III / ELECTRICIAN position at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services?
Title: Trades Technician III / Electrician
State Role Title: 79033
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
Agency Website: esh.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment.
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
ESH invites applications for the position of Trades Technician III – Electrician.
Reporting directly to the Director of Buildings & Grounds, duties and responsibilities consist of the providing a safe comfortable environment of residents and staff by ensuring reliable electrical power, proper operation and maintenance of electrical systems, fire alarm systems, food service, HVAC/R, elevators, emergency generators and other hospital owned electrical equipment in compliance with Joint Commission an CMS requirements. Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics and troubleshoots and repairs all types of electrical systems.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, and/or overtime as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Journeyman’s level of knowledge of all commercial electrical techniques and codes.
Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing of all types of electrical systems.
Training certification for electrical trades or the appropriate level of the combination of work and training experience.
Experience in Commercial: plumbing & mechanical fields.
Valid Driver's License
Additional Considerations
CFC License Certification.
Journeyman Electrical Card.
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.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.
Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.
For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the “Job Close Date”
Applicants who list “see resume” in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.
Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees hired in the Hospital.
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. You will be asked to disclose your vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose your vaccination status, you will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
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 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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.
Contact Information
Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Phone: 757-208-7717 / PLEASE REFER TO PAGE UP (JOBS.VIRGINIA.GOV) TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION
Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED
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.
State Role Title: 79033
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
Agency Website: esh.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment.
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
ESH invites applications for the position of Trades Technician III – Electrician.
Reporting directly to the Director of Buildings & Grounds, duties and responsibilities consist of the providing a safe comfortable environment of residents and staff by ensuring reliable electrical power, proper operation and maintenance of electrical systems, fire alarm systems, food service, HVAC/R, elevators, emergency generators and other hospital owned electrical equipment in compliance with Joint Commission an CMS requirements. Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics and troubleshoots and repairs all types of electrical systems.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends and holidays, and/or overtime as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Journeyman’s level of knowledge of all commercial electrical techniques and codes.
Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing of all types of electrical systems.
Training certification for electrical trades or the appropriate level of the combination of work and training experience.
Experience in Commercial: plumbing & mechanical fields.
Valid Driver's License
Additional Considerations
CFC License Certification.
Journeyman Electrical Card.
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.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.
Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.
For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the “Job Close Date”
Applicants who list “see resume” in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.
Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees hired in the Hospital.
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. You will be asked to disclose your vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose your vaccination status, you will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
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 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: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.
Contact Information
Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Phone: 757-208-7717 / PLEASE REFER TO PAGE UP (JOBS.VIRGINIA.GOV) TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION
Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED
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.
