Demo

Equipment Repair Technician

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Dinwiddie, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Title: Equipment Repair Technician

State Role Title: 79051

Hiring Range: $32,843.00 Salary will commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

CSH is a 277 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital led by a team committed to the pursuit of excellence in serving individuals with mental health needs. We aim to support the wellness and safety of individuals with mental health needs. we aim to support the wellness and safety of individuals and their communities throughout the Commonwealth. We are a team driven by health and wellness, openness and respect, personal organizational integrity, and empowerment and recovery.

Central State Hospital (CSH), a State of Virginia mental health hospital located near Petersburg, VA, is recruiting for a Full-Time Equipment Repair Technician. The incumbent will be responsible for performing regularly scheduled maintenance and mechanical repairs to combustible engines and related electrical and safety equipment on motorized vehicles for the Southside Campus to ensure vehicle dependability, safety and to maximize useful life.

Job Duties:
  • Performs preventive maintenance as assigned by Lead Technician or Supervisor to include all tasks listed on PM work order;
  • Completes documentation accurately and timely;
  • Ensures all related parts receipts are attached to work order before submission to Lead Tech;
  • Inspects vehicle for any unreported repair needs and notify supervisor of all repair needs;
  • Performs and/or assists with complex repairs to vehicles and equipment;
  • Performs work within established safety requirements and current policies and procedures;
  • Other duties assigned by Lead or Supervisor


Minimum Qualifications

  • Documented training along with work experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles
and motorized equipment.
  • Valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations

  • Certified Welder
  • Valid State of Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.

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.

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.
Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. 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. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and 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. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 524-7111 for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY


Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-524-7111

Email: cshrecruitment@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.


Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $32,843

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Equipment Repair Technician?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Equipment Repair Technician career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$58,188 - $83,648
Income Estimation: 
$74,011 - $98,490
Income Estimation: 
$59,230 - $80,236
Income Estimation: 
$72,742 - $95,551
Income Estimation: 
$59,092 - $82,272
Income Estimation: 
$54,949 - $68,457
Income Estimation: 
$62,239 - $76,399
Income Estimation: 
$56,866 - $72,428
Income Estimation: 
$46,370 - $59,861
Income Estimation: 
$54,949 - $68,457
Income Estimation: 
$49,707 - $66,695
Income Estimation: 
$51,747 - $70,140
Income Estimation: 
$59,230 - $80,236
Income Estimation: 
$64,320 - $75,946
Income Estimation: 
$55,699 - $69,624
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Hired Organization Address Dinwiddie, VA Full Time
Title: TMS (Total Maintenance System) Specialist State Role Title: 19013 Hiring Range: Salary to commensurate with Exper...
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Hired Organization Address Williamsburg, VA Full Time
Title: GENERAL ACTIVITY PROVIDER / DSA III State Role Title: 49053 Hiring Range: $41,255 - $46,068, COMMENSURAT WITH EXP...
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Hired Organization Address Staunton, VA Full Time
Title: Registered Nurse State Role Title: 49113 Hiring Range: starting at $82,000 (commensurate based on experience) Pay...
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Hired Organization Address Staunton, VA Full Time
Title: Psychiatric Care Technician State Role Title: 49053 Hiring Range: $38,630 Commensurate with experience Pay Band: ...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Equipment Repair Technician jobs in the Dinwiddie, VA area that may be a better fit.

Equipment Repair Technician

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Dinwiddie, VA

Repair and Tool Technician

The Home Depot, Colonial Heights, VA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!