Equipment Maintenance Technician/Inspector #00574
Equipment Maintenance Technician/Inspector #00574
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Job Description
Title: Equipment Maintenance Technician/Inspector #00574
State Role Title:Equipment Serv Repair Tech II
Hiring Range: $44192 - $54106 annually
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location:SUFFOLK-PEANUT OFFICE
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Commodity Services has an exciting career opportunity for an Equipment Maintenance Technician/Peanut Inspector. This position helps service and maintain peanut grading equipment; evaluates to ensure that specifications and tolerances are met; replaces or repairs parts as needed or instructed; prioritizes and responds to service calls; assists with maintaining an inventory of equipment electrical motors sizing screens peanut counters and other parts. Additionally this position will perform peanut inspection/sampling duties and will assist in the grinding room as needed. This position is physically demanding and requires overtime & irregular work hours during the week both day and night on weekends & holidays & may include shift work at the local peanut shelling mill which is sometimes overnight.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and experience as a mechanic machinist or installer and repairer of various types of equipment. Advanced skills in equipment repair and maintenance. Additionally knowledge of manufacturing production quality control or agricultural practices are beneficial particularly if related to the peanut industry; however if you have the ability to be trained on federal/state regulations and are able to meet the conditions of employment as noted below then this knowledge is not necessary as training will be provided. Must be proficient with personal computers to include Microsoft Office applications. Must have excellent customer service skills in order to communicate effectively (oral & written) with a diverse clientele including staff general public and industry officials. Must also be dependable and able to report to work as assigned. The demonstrated ability to read analyze interpret apply and explain complex USDA/State manuals; to organize daily work assignments; and to work with limited supervision. H.S. Diploma/GED required.
Additional Considerations
Related training certification or coursework along with additional work experience in a warehousing or agricultural environment or federal or state inspection program. Experience working on peanut grading equipment is also preferred. An equivalent combination of training & experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.
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.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9 instructions and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement please contact
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
