Plumber / Steam Fitter

Title: Plumber / Steam Fitter

State Role Title: 79033

Hiring Range: $45,608 - $62,939

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

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use.

Job Duties:
- Performs diagnostic and corrective maintenance repairs for major/minor installation,
repairs and alteration to all plumbing, plumbing fixtures, domestic water system, gas
lines, sanitary/steam sewers, steam/return systems, pipe fitting, welding, and
installation for all piping within uniform building code guidelines, manufacturer’s
specifications, environmental, OSHA and other adopted safety protocols and
requirements within specified timeframes of work order.
- Performs general preventive, corrective maintenance and notes deficiencies in assigned
Zone by creating work orders as well as PM water temps at mixing valves, eye washes,
steam traps and other related parts, pipe insulation, etc.
- Check Sanitary and Storm Sewer systems for cross contamination and illicit discharges
as scheduled in work order system.
- Enters time, progress, materials, tasks and completion data for work performed on
assigned work orders in the automated work order system.
- Maintain service maintenance records, work orders, and requisitions and other
miscellaneous records as needed or requested by administration.
- Weather Related Duties to consist of but not limited to Snow and Ice removal from
sidewalks / roadways.
- Emergency Call Back for assigned time period after normal business hours/schedule,
holidays and weekend.
- Mandatory and other training as required to maintain certifications. Perform other
duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

- Ability to read, understand and follow written job assignments.
- Must have a valid Virginia driving license.
- Experience as a Plumber/Steam Fitter.

Additional Considerations

- A journeyman’s card (preferred)
- Experience working in hospital and/or mental health setting is preferred.

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 lea