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The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.
Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS) is a state-funded multi-service facility operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The hospital provides quality care to mentally ill adults and individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities from its 34-county catchment area in Southeast Georgia. GRHS opened in December of 1970 with a design to decentralize mental health services in the state and treat people nearer to their homes and families. The hospital provides evaluation and treatment to clients needing care. The hospital’s admitting office is a psychiatric emergency receiving facility open 24 hours a day.
GRHS is seeking candidates for the position of General Trades Craftsman (General Trades Tech 3) with our Engineering and Maintenance Department. This position will work on 1st Shift, 40 hours a week as a full-time position.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
Job Description
This position performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled building trades work in the repair, maintenance or construction of state buildings and related structures. Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Installs and maintains security, climate control, and other facilities systems.
· May serve as a lead worker and/or supervise support staff.
· Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
· Diagnoses and corrects mechanical and structural problems, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
· Ensures all maintenance conforms to quality standards and designated timeliness. Handles hazardous materials according to laws and regulations.
· Installs, maintains, evaluates, and repairs any components of the systems.
· Operates plant equipment and building automation systems.
· Operates trade related tools and equipment; maintains/assists an accurate inventory of all materials and equipment.
· Performs basic and skilled painting, carpentry, and roofing tasks.
· Performs general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment.
· Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines operate smoothly, efficiently, and physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
· Reads, utilizes blueprints, plans, drawings and sketches to determine the work to be performed and resources required.
· Renovates or builds additions to existing facilities.
· Repairs and performs maintenance on plumbing fixtures, lighting, air vents and air conditioning units and facilities.
· Wears safety equipment and observes all safety practices and regulations.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following skills/experience:
· General Mechanical Knowledge.
· At least Two years’ experience in installation or repair.
· Skilled in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, hardware, lock installation, painting, wallboard, industrial maintenance OR technical school graduate and skilled problem-solver.
· Experience in construction of previous facilities preferred but not required.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit
Employment RequirementsTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:
· Drug Screening
· TB Evaluation
· Annual Influenza*
*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
High school diploma or GED AND Three years of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment OR Two years of experience at the lower level General Trades Tech 2 (FET031) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require area specific certifications/licenses.
