What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance position at Virginia Department of Military Affairs?
Title: Grounds Maintenance & Custodial Technician - Part-Time - Ft. Pickett
State Role Title: Trades Technician II
Hiring Range: $ $30.00 / hour
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Location: Blackstone, FTBAR
Agency Website: DMA
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Purpose of Position:
To assist the Regional Operational Maintenance Managers (ROMMs) in the maintenance, repair, and minor construction of all associated buildings and grounds within the assigned ROMM's region.
This position provides the Virginia Army National Guard with safe, high quality, cost effective and timely building and grounds maintenance. This position will serve as the primary preventative maintenance Trades Technician for Fort Pickett.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have documented trade experience in at least one of the following: Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical;
Must be able to read drawings/blueprints;
A valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record is required;
Essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation;
Ability to use various ladders/lifts;
Ability to use various custodial and mowing equipment;
This position requires the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Additional Considerations
Virginia Herbicide/Pesticide Certification preferred.
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.
Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination
Must obtain a Virginia Herbicide/Pesticide Certification within 12 months of hire.
Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment.
Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.
AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.
Effective May 7, 2025:
All visitors must present a REAL ID, an acceptable alternative form of identification, or a valid combination of IDs such as a passport to access Virginia National Guard installations, like Fort Pickett and State Military Reservation, as well as federal installations like Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), Fort Belvoir, and Fort Lee.
Acceptable Credentials:
- REAL ID
- U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
- State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
- Non-Federal PIV interoperable cards
- Federal PIV Cards and Driver's License
- Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and a TWIC
- Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and a VHIC
- Non-REAL ID, Driver's License, and Original/Certified copy of Birth Certificate AND Social Security Card
Contact Information
Name: Loreley A. Leabhart
Phone:
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
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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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