Plumber / Zone Mechanic III

About the role

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277‑bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility in Petersburg, Virginia. The hospital maintains the state’s only maximum‑security treatment facility (111 beds) and provides additional inpatient care for community and criminal‑justice populations. A modern expansion of CSH is under construction with completion expected in 2027. The position is a full‑time Plumber / Zone Mechanic III (Journeyman Plumber‑Pipefitter) responsible for complete project execution from layout to final assembly, including small repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and painting.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and corrective maintenance repairs for major/minor installations, repairs, and alterations to all plumbing, fixtures, domestic water systems, gas lines, sanitary/steam sewers, steam/return systems, pipe fitting, welding, and related piping in accordance with building codes, manufacturer specifications, OSHA, and other safety protocols.
• Conduct general preventive and corrective maintenance; create work orders and perform tasks such as adjusting mixing‑valve water temperatures, maintaining eye‑wash stations, steam traps, pipe insulation, etc.
• Inspect sanitary and storm sewer systems for cross‑contamination and illicit discharges as scheduled.
• Enter time, progress, materials, tasks, and completion data into the automated work‑order system.
• Maintain service records, work orders, requisitions, and other documentation as required.
• Perform weather‑related duties, including snow and ice removal from sidewalks and roadways.
• Provide emergency call‑back coverage after normal business hours, holidays, and weekends as assigned.
• Complete mandatory training to maintain required certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• State of Virginia Journeyman plumber license.
• Documented hands‑on experience in commercial or industrial plumbing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Additional Considerations

• Master plumber experience with pipe fitting, welding, and steam systems.

Pay

Hiring range: $53,228.00 – $73,455.00 (Pay Band 3).

Benefits

• Choice of health plans.
• Paid life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Annual leave, family personal leave, and sick leave.
• Employee discount programs and additional benefits.

Contact Information

Human Resources Department – Phone: 804‑524‑7111 – Email: cshrecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov