Equipment Repair Technician
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Title: Equipment Repair Technician
State Role Title: 79153
Hiring Range: $31,261.00 Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website: www.csh.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for performing regularly scheduled maintenance and mechanical repairs to combustible engines and related electrical and safety equipment on motorized vehicles for the Southside Campus to ensure vehicle dependability, safety and to maximize useful life.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a working knowledge of diagnostic and repair techniques and procedures as related to a wide variety of motorized diesel and gasoline equipment. Use of computer based diagnostic and testing equipment. Competent in vehicle shop safe working practices. Knowledge, skills, and ability to use hand tools, power tools, and vehicle lifts during the course of repairs as needed. Comprehend technical information from repair manuals in repairing equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor as needed during repair of vehicles. Basic computer knowledge required.
Additional Considerations
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Documented training and work experience in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and motorized equipment must be shown in the application.
Special Instructions
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.
Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Central State Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-524-7111
Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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