Technician

Trades Technician (Plumber)

Title: Trades Technician (Plumber)

State Role Title: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Hiring Range: $51,428 - $70,971

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Directly responsible to the Trades Manager for providing a safe and comfortable environment for residents & staff by repairing and maintaining properly functioning equipment and systems to include but not limited to: potable water systems, pumps, water/steam heat exchangers, hot water heating systems, sanitary sewer systems, steam and condensate distribution systems, fire suppression/sprinkler systems, and related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive experience at a Journeyman's level in commercial: Plumbing, steam and condensate systems, fire suppression and sprinkler systems. Valid Driver's License. Gas Fitters License. Completion of trade school and/or accredited Plumbing/Steam fitting apprenticeship.

Additional Considerations

Journeyman (or higher) Plumbers card.

Special Instructions

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

Contact Information

Name: Eastern State Hospital

Phone: 757-208-7717 / Refer to PageUp for application status

Email: Email application material not accepted

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.