Building & Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Title: Building & Grounds Maintenance Assistant

State Role Title: 79032

Hiring Range: $29,622-34,065

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southeastern VA Training Ctr

Agency Website: www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Looking for Meaning and Purpose in Your Work?
Join our team at Southeastern Virginia Training Center!

Southeastern Virginia Training Center is seeking a Building and Grounds Maintenance Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment, supporting the well-being of adults with intellectual disabilities

About Us

At Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC) we serve citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are an intermediate care facility operated by the Department of Behavioral health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) where we support individuals in state-of-the-art homes with accommodations unique to their specific needs. At SEVTC, we take pride in providing our individuals with a person-centered approach, fostering their independence, and ensuring their life is fully realized to their potential. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take time to invest in their health, wellness, and happiness.

About the Role

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency or facility need. All SEVTC positions are required to work different shifts and/or overtime as requested. 

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and performing various maintenance tasks, including
• plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall repair, and other duties as assigned
• Planning and organizing assigned work, gathering necessary materials, tools, and
• equipment to work efficiently
• Reading, understanding, and following instructions to complete tasks accurately and safely
• Adhering to applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills

All new hires must successfully complete the facility’s Pre-service training program. Preservice training class is 5 days long 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Skills and experience required:

We are seeking a candidate who is dependable, accountable, and reliable. Additionally, the ideal candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• An active, valid driver’s license (required)

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience in maintenance or construction trades such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting, or drywall.

What we offer:

We offer an array of benefits to help you take care of you and your family:

• Health, vision and dental; multiple plan choices!
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to include sick leave, family personal leave, annual leave, parental leave and more!
• Life and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement and savings to include - membership in the Virginia Retirement System (401(a) defined benefit plan) and the commonwealth’s deferred compensation plan.
• Short term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee assistance program, wellness, employee discounts and so much more!

Person Centered. Community Based.

SEVTC’s mission is to provide quality, person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in partnership with a community-based system of supports.

We envision SEVTC as a center of excellence providing specialized supports that enable successful community living for individuals with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges across the state of Virginia.

Our values reflect an environment where: individuals lead self-determined lives that focus on empowerment, dignity and respect, employees are valued and appreciated as out most import asset, individuals and employees live, work and play in an environment that is safe and free from harm, collaboration with DBHDS, community partners, and family members is welcomed and fostered, and resources are utilized in a thoughtful and efficient manner.

Special Instructions

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