Trades Tech IV - Assistant Director

Title: Trades Tech IV - Assistant Director

State Role

Title:

Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: Salary up to $117,262

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs.

WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work.

Western State Hospital is seeking a full-time Trades Tech IV Assistant Director to provide highly advanced supervision, training, and expert analyses of maintenance and construction systems; perform expert work and supervision which involves overseeing maintenance and construction in the installation, care, and repair of state facilities and equipment; oversee, supervise, inspect, schedules, assign, prioritize, and participate in general maintenance, electrical, HVAC, construction, and plumbing work to include preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance and repairs;

coordinate work assignments with other supervisors to ensure efficient use of resources; and provide technical expertise.

• Ensure the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system are met and evaluations are completed by established deadlines with proper documentation
• Staff receive frequent, constructive feedback, including interim evaluations as appropriate
• Recognize and report corrective maintenance (CM) to the work order control center and to perform corrective maintenance in accordance with the work order control system – TMS
• Supervise or assist contractor or inspectors in performing equipment installations, repairs or 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
• Utilize TMS to create and maintain maintenance repair parts inventory
• Purchase parts as needed to maintain inventory

• paid time off; family/personal time; community service time; and sick time
• retirement with cash match
• life, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance

• Extensive experience in building and grounds work
• Valid Operator’s License
• Master Tradesman License
• Experience in computer, purchasing procedures, and inventory control programs

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

Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with…