Equipment Repair Technician

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 immun