Trades Tech IV - Assistant Director
About The Position
Western State Hospital is seeking a full-time Trades Tech IV Assistant Director to provide advanced supervision, training, and expert analysis of maintenance and construction systems. The role oversees maintenance and construction work involving the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment. It 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 position coordinates work assignments with other supervisors to use resources efficiently and provides technical expertise. Western State Hospital is a 302-bed, Joint Commission- and CMS-accredited psychiatric facility in Staunton, Virginia, serving adults with serious mental health needs. It is part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and has provided psychiatric treatment since 1828.
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, and that evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation.
- Provide staff with frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as 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 or inspectors with equipment installations, repairs, or inspections.
- Supervise and assist with snow and ice removal, disasters, disaster exercises, and special events as directed by the supervisor.
- Prepare estimates and reports 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, corrective, and emergency work.
- Coordinate work assignments with other supervisors and provide technical expertise.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Family/personal time
- Community service time
- Sick time
- Retirement with cash match
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
