Plumber / Zone Mechanic III

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Dinwiddie, VA

6d•$53,228 - $73,455•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH), a 277-bed Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia, is recruiting a full-time Plumber. The role performs journeyman plumber/pipefitter work and is responsible for projects from initial layout through final assembly. It also involves small repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and painting. The employee works independently, plans assigned work, and follows sketches, diagrams, and blueprints. The position performs maintenance and repair work across hospital plumbing and related systems, conducts preventive maintenance in an assigned zone, checks sewer systems, and documents work in an automated work order system. Weather-related duties include snow and ice removal. Emergency callback coverage is required during assigned periods outside normal work schedules, including weekends and holidays. Mandatory training and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Valid Virginia driver's license.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
State of Virginia Journeyman plumber license.
Documented hands-on experience in commercial or industrial plumbing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Master Plumber.
Experience with pipe fitting, welding, and steam systems.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and corrective maintenance, installation, repairs, and alterations to plumbing systems, fixtures, domestic water systems, gas lines, sanitary and steam sewers, steam/return systems, pipe fitting, welding, and piping installations in accordance with applicable codes, manufacturer specifications, environmental requirements, safety protocols, and work-order timeframes.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in an assigned zone; note deficiencies and create work orders; check water temperatures at mixing valves, eyewashes, steam traps, and related components; and address pipe insulation and other related needs.
Check sanitary and storm sewer systems for cross-contamination and illicit discharges according to the work order schedule.
Enter time, progress, materials, tasks, and completion data for work performed into the automated work order system.
Maintain service maintenance records, work orders, requisitions, and other records as requested or needed.
Perform weather-related duties, including snow and ice removal from sidewalks and roadways.
Provide emergency callback coverage during assigned periods outside normal work hours, including weekends and holidays.
Complete mandatory and other training required to maintain certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Plan assigned work and follow sketches, diagrams, and blueprints; complete projects from initial layout through final assembly.
Perform small repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and painting.