Maintenance Mechanic II

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employer paid pension plan

Life insurance

Medical and dental

Section 457 deferred compensation

Employer provided parking

Job summary

The City of Norfolk is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to repair and maintain landscaping equipment used by the Parks & Forestry bureau. Responsibilities include daily maintenance, tire repair, and operating a service truck as needed, with knowledge of grinders, sockets, wrenches and preventive maintenance of mowers.

Required two years of maintenance mechanic experience and a Virginia driver’s license; CDL preferred. Work location at 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk.

Qualifications

• Four years of high school or equivalent.
• Two years' experience as maintenance mechanic.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance of equipment by repairing landscaping equipment and tools, maintaining and repairing portable equipment and vehicles, inspecting, cleaning and changing air, fuel and oil filters, belts, hoses, coolants, oil and lubrication, sharpening blades, testing and repairing hydraulic, electrical and safety systems, inspecting and repairing frames, performing service calls, diagnosing problems, overhauling and rebuilding engines, inspecting, repairing and installing equipment, welding, lubricating equipment, changing switches, belts, and hoses on vacuum and scrubber, setting out transformers and delivering and collecting equipment.
• May serve as a crew leader by providing information, assigning tasks, assisting personnel, ensuring safety of job area, performing inventory, completing work orders, ordering materials, maintaining records, generating and maintaining reports, contacting vendors and contractors for service calls and coordinating work with vendors, creating maintenance programs, assisting vendors and contractors and leading staff in projects which call for team labor such as equipment pickup and delivery, relocations and equipment installation.

Skills

Lawn equipment repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bench grinders

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II for the Bureau of Parks & Forestry. This is a mid-level position for the repair of portable equipment used by the Bureau Parks & Forestry. The candidate should be familiar with Zero turn mowers, pull behind mowers, and small mowers and other equipment used in landscaping operations. Main responsibilities for this position will be daily repair and preventive maintenance, tire repair and operation of a service truck as needed. The candidate should have knowledge of bench and hand held grinders, metric and standard sockets and wrenches that are used for repairing equipment. Preventative maintenance on mowers will also be a part of this job. Any small engine equipment repair experience is a plus.
Norfolk's department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents. The City of Norfolk Cemetery Fund produces annual revenues in excess of $2.5 million.

Department Hiring Salary: $46,794.34

Essential Functions

• Performs preventative maintenance of equipment by repairing landscaping equipment and tools, maintaining and repairing portable equipment and vehicles, inspecting, cleaning and changing air, fuel and oil filters, belts, hoses, coolants, oil and lubrication, sharpening blades, testing and repairing hydraulic, electrical and safety systems, inspecting and repairing frames, performing service calls, diagnosing problems, overhauling and rebuilding engines, inspecting, repairing and installing equipment, welding, lubricating equipment, changing switches, belts, and hoses on vacuum and scrubber, setting out transformers and delivering and collecting equipment.
• May serve as a crew leader by providing information, assigning tasks, assisting personnel, ensuring safety of job area, performing inventory, completing work orders, ordering materials, maintaining records, generating and maintaining reports, contacting vendors and contractors for service calls and coordinating work with vendors, creating maintenance programs, assisting vendors and contractors and leading staff in projects which call for team labor such as equipment pickup and delivery, relocations and equipment installation.
• Manages a warehouse by being responsible for supply stocking, restocking and issuance, fulfilling in-house requisitions for warehouse supplies and performing administrative maintenance when needed.

Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational and technical processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Two years' experience as maintenance mechanic.

Additional Preferred Experience

Minimum of 1 year experience in basic mechanical repairs to landscaping equipment.

Additional Information & Requirements

Valid Virginia Driver's License, required
Valid Virginia CDL, preferred

Work Location:

2839 Dana Street Norfolk Va. 23509

Work Hours:

M-F 6:30-3:00. Work hours are subject to change

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

03

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A.".

04

How many years of experience do you have as a maintenance mechanic?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• More than 3 years

05

Please describe your experience as a maintenance mechanic, including the type of equipment. Please ensure this information is referenced above in your work history. If you do not have any experience as a maintenance mechanic, please type N/A.

06

Do you have at least one (1) year in basic mechanical repairs to landscaping equipment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License?

• Yes
• No

09

Please select the type of CDL you possess.

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C
• No CDL

10

Please indicate which of the following endorsements you possess with your CDL. Check all that apply

• T--Double/Triple Trailers
• P--Passenger
• N--Tank Vehicle
• H--Hazardous Materials
• S--School Buses
• X--Tank Vehicle with Hazardous Materials
• None of the above

11

Please indicate your repair experience. Select all that apply.

• 2 cycle
• 4 cycle
• Less than 5 hp
• Greater than 5 hp
• Gasoline
• Diesel
• Marine
• None of the above

12

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran
• Required Question