Trades Technician III / Generalist

Company: DHRM
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Title: TRADES TECHNICIAN III State Role Title: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Hiring Range: $47,096 - $64,992 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop Location: Eastern State Hospital Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Directly responsible to the Trades Manager for providing a safe and comfortable environment for residents & staff. Conduct general maintenance work for the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical shops by repairing and maintaining properly functioning equipment. PMs and WP Repairs for Retherm Units and Ice Machines. Minimum Qualifications • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. • Experience in commercial: plumbing, carpentry, electrical fields. • Experience with troubleshooting and repairing various types of plumbing, and electrical equipment and maintenance methods pertinent to the general building maintenance field. • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and schematics. • Universal EPA certification for refrigerant handling is helpful or the ability to acquire within 12 months. Additional Considerations Experience working in a healthcare or long-term care facility. 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. Contact Information Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED 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.

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