Trades Tech IV - Assistant Director

DHRM•Staunton, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, is seeking a full-time Trades Tech IV Assistant Director. The position provides highly advanced supervision, training, and expert analysis of maintenance and construction systems. It oversees maintenance and construction work involving the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment. The Assistant Director oversees, supervises, inspects, schedules, assigns, prioritizes, and participates in general maintenance, electrical, HVAC, construction, and plumbing work, including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance and repairs. The role coordinates assignments with other supervisors to ensure efficient use of resources and provides technical expertise. The position is based at Western State Hospital in Staunton, Virginia.

Requirements

Extensive experience in building and grounds work.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain a valid Virginia driver's license within 30 days of the start date.
Master Tradesman License.
Experience with computers, purchasing procedures, and inventory control programs.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent.
Trade education or some college.
Supervisory training and/or experience.
Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
Bilingual ability.
Veteran or veteran spouse.

Responsibilities

Ensure performance planning and evaluation requirements are met, with evaluations completed by established deadlines and properly documented.
Provide staff with frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations when appropriate.
Recognize and report corrective maintenance to the work order control center and perform corrective maintenance in accordance with the TMS work order control system.
Supervise or assist contractors and inspectors with equipment installations, repairs, and inspections.
Supervise and assist with snow and ice removal, disasters, disaster exercises, or special events as directed by the supervisor.
Prepare reports or estimates of work hours, materials, and resources.
Encourage vendors to obtain SWaM certification.
Use TMS to create and maintain maintenance repair parts inventory.
Purchase parts as needed to maintain inventory.
Oversee, supervise, inspect, schedule, assign, prioritize, and participate in maintenance and construction work, including electrical, HVAC, construction, plumbing, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency repairs.
Coordinate work assignments with other supervisors and provide technical expertise.