Zone Mechanic III / HVAC Technician

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Dinwiddie, VA

7d•$53,228 - $73,455•Onsite

About The Position

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277-bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use. Central State Hospital is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Plumber/HVAC Technician. You will be responsible for ensuring journeyman level HVAC work is performed with the responsibility of determining the appropriate work methods. Performing assignments independently therefore responsible for planning the assigned work, following sketches, wiring diagrams and blueprints.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions necessary to perform assigned job duties safely and effectively.
A valid Virginia driver’s license.
EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
State of Virginia HVAC or Journeyman license.
Documented hands-on experience in commercial or industrial HVAC installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Master HVAC license.
NATE certification.
Experience with building automation systems and direct digital control (BAS/DDC).

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing skilled maintenance, installation, and repairs of heating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and related control systems.
Responsible for performing maintenance and repair duties required of Zone Mechanics which involves aspects of carpentry, electrical, painting, plumbing to keep assigned zone in working order.
Assessing potential problems, hazards and opportunities to maintain assigned Zone assets to prevent unplanned impairments.
Enters time, progress, materials, tasks and completion data for work performed on assigned work orders in the automated work order system.
Updates system as work is completed for current shift.
Ensure daily total does not exceed 7.5 hours unless OT was authorized and worked.
Maintain service maintenance records, work orders, and requisitions and other miscellaneous records as needed or requested by administration.
Trouble shooting, corrective, and preventive maintenance on small package units, window air conditioners, ice makers, domestic refrigerators, water coolers, air dryers, hot water and steam converts, boiler and fossil fuel furnaces.
Weather Related Duties to consist of but not limited to Snow and Ice removal from sidewalks / roadways.
Emergency Call Back after normal business hours/schedule, holidays and weekend.
Mandatory and other training as required to maintain certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Actively support agency SWaM Procurement goals and Executive Order 20 (2014); and where possible, promote SWaM through agency outreach events.
Support the intent of the EO20 and the goals of the Agency SWaM Plan.
As an HVAC Trades Technician III, you are on a rotating On Call/Call Back schedule. As a mission critical employee, there is an expectation that you respond to all emergency calls as stated in CSH PPS Policy Letter #2.