EVS Technician

Title: EVS Technician

State Role

Title:

79071

Hiring Range: $34,322 - $47,365;
Salary to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

*** Any and all qualifications that you have must be represented in your application/resume as verifiable work experience.***

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, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2026.

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.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of supplies, tools, and chemicals.
• Knowledge of safety practices related to housekeeping work.
• Ability in operating floor maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction to perform required tasks.
• Ability to comprehend, read, and write to complete Employee Checklists for an assigned area.
• Ability to complete required computer-based video trainings.
• Ability to complete TO (therapeutic options) training.
• Ability to safely lift, bend, twist, stoop, stretch, push, pull, climb, and stand for extended periods to functionally move and perform repetitive, manual labor tasks, which can occur in confined spaces, such as closets, elevators, and stairwells.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Skilled in customer service.
• Knowledge of workplace professionalism.

• Experience in performing cleaning tasks in a systematic manner.
• Valid Virginia Drivers License

• Experience performing cleaning tasks in a mental health facility.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/oures résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted.

To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account. Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

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. Under Virginia Code §§ 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 are available to…