Posted by: Eastern State Hospital on Oct 20, 2021
Location:
Williamsburg , VA
Job Description:
Position Information
Working Title
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Role Title
Trades Technician I - 79031
Job Open Date
10/08/2021
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)?
No
Hiring Range
Negotiable, commensurate with experience.
Agency
Eastern State Hospital (704)
Agency Website
http://www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov/
Location
Williamsburg - 830
Sublocation
Position Number
01337
Job Posting Number
1087559
Type of Recruitment
General Public - G
Does this position have telework options?
No
Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference
No
Job Type
Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Type Detail
Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Pay Band
01
Job Description
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Eastern State Hospital, located in scenic Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services ( DBHDS ) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Eastern State Hospital invites qualified applicants for the position of Grounds Maintenance Technician (Trades Technician I).
This position may be required to work a rotating shift (Days and/or Evenings).
This position reports to the Trades Manager for providing a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff. This position maintains hospital buildings and grounds in a safe, sound an aesthetically pleasing condition conductive to an effective therapeutic atmosphere for patients and pleasant working conditions for staff. Maintains and repairs concrete, asphalt and sinkholes.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions are required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in lawn care, mulching/bed maintenance/pruning, and associated grounds maintenance on a commercial or industrial level.
• Experience in the operation of lawn tools and equipment.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing concrete, asphalt and sinkholes.
• Ability work independently, to plan assigned work, select and gather needed materials, tools and equipment for maximum efficiency and compliance with codes and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO /AA/ TTY . Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities.
Eastern State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to applicants without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application and supplemental materials thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it relates to the advertised qualifications.
For consideration, a completed application must be received online by 11:59PM on the "Job Close Date"
Applicants who list "see resume" in lieu of completing the application may miss the opportunity for consideration.
Eastern State Hospital conducts a comprehensive and thorough background check on all employees hired in the Hospital.
Per Executive Directive, to address additional measures to protect our state employees and those we service, you are required to disclose your current vaccination status and you will be required to complete a Vaccination Status Form upon hire. Failing to disclose your vaccination status may disqualify you from a position with our facility.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Eastern State Hospital offers a competitive benefit package to include various health care plans, paid life insurance, Virginia Retirement System retirement plan, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave.
Eastern State Hospital is a tobacco-free facility.
HR. Website URL:
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&query_v0_posted_at_date=&693%5B%5D=86&627=&696=&commit=Search