Title: HVAC Technician
State Role Title: 79033
Hiring Range: $48,040 - $66,295; Salary Commensurate with Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
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 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 full-time HVAC Technicians to ensure journeyman level HVAC work is performed with responsibility for determining the appropriate work methods. The HVAC Technician will perform assignments independently, therefore, responsible for planning the assigned work, following sketches, writing diagrams and blueprints. The successful incumbent will possess a full range and skills in the repair of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. They will have the knowledge of HVAC codes, and general maintenance and repair procedures. The successful incumbent will have the ability to perform small repairs in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting.
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 any and all emergency calls as stated in CSH PPS Policy Letter #2.
Job Duties:
- 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.
- Able to assess 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
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints with the ability to install or repair HVAC equipment
- CFC Certification, multiple or universal
- Valid Virginia Driving License
- Ability to operate service vehicles
Additional Considerations
- Working within a hospital setting as an HVAC Technician
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 RMS. 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 RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.
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.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific "barrier" crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending "barrier" charges.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 524-7111 for assistance.
DBHDS 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. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-524-7111
Email:
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.