Physical Plant Superintendent (Trades Manager I)-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Title: Physical Plant Superintendent (Trades Manager I)-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: 79035

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) and Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) are seeking a Trades Manager I to join their shared services team! This position provides supervision through applied knowledge of principles/methods related to equipment and repair of plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, electrical, grounds, locksmith, mechanic shop (approximately 45 fleet vehicles) and water treatment services. Ensures an equitable distribution of a shared labor force for the campus, so that the needs of both Piedmont Geriatric Hospital and Virginia Center for Behavioral rehabilitation are in place. Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating staff working within PGH and on Nottoway campus projects. Coordinates, manages and organizes building construction/renovation projects campus-wide assuring building codes are met. This position assigns work, prepares job estimates and initiates purchase requisitions, and is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating staff. The position is the point of contact for other DBHDS agencies as well as outside contractors and vendors. This position is expected to inspect work upon completion for compliance and quality.

Minimum Qualifications

* Experience as a maintenance manager/supervisor in any of the building/maintenance trades listed; HVAC, plumbing & electrical
* Certification in one trade required, with knowledge of other trades necessary for maintaining a state facility required.

Additional Considerations

* Experience interacting with residents/patients within an institutional environment
* Experience in providing supervision and/or training to residents
* Experience supervising and training others in trades
* Experience in troubleshooting all mechanical aspects of the building

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.

PGH is a facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS). PGH is a 123-bed psychiatric facility and the only facility that exclusively serves individuals over the age of 65.

PGH’s mission is to provide person-centered mental health services to enable the older adult to thrive in the community.

PGH’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in the mental health treatment of the older adult, as a model hospital, a teaching center, and a resource for other providers. PGH’s vision is further to be seen as an indispensable component of the state system of community-based services, and as the most efficient provider of geropsychiatric services.

PGH’s values are honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork.

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. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

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