Maintenance Technician*

City of Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Richmond seeks a Maintenance Technician (Trails) to maintain and repair parks, facilities, and equipment. You will operate light and heavy equipment, perform routine maintenance, and keep detailed records.

You’ll support park guests with information and contribute to safety and cleanliness across recreational spaces. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of maintenance experience.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or specialized vocational training.
Two years of maintenance experience related to assignment.
Equivalent combination of training and experience may be used.

Responsibilities

Operating heavy equipment, power and hand tools.
Maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and facilities.
Maintain records and inventory; prepare reports.
Assist park guests with information and directions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Machine safety procedures

Read a tape measure

General repairs and maintenance

Team leadership

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial mowing equipment

Job description

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About

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Technician (Trails). This job class maintains and makes repairs for the City of Richmond’s parks, specialized equipment, and facilities through the performance of skilled labor and technical work.

Incumbents will serve as crew members under the guidance of Labor Crew Chief and Tech Senior. Work may include assessing and identifying repair needs and recommending action; providing maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and parts; operating assigned light and heavy equipment, machinery, or shop equipment; maintaining records and inventory; recommending equipment and supply purchases; maintaining cleanliness of work areas, tools, and equipment; ensuring safe use of hazardous materials and chemicals; adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

Duties

Operating heavy equipment, power and hand tools
Park maintenance may include mowing, weed eating, table, bench and shelter repairs, and maintenance, ball field maintenance, snow removal, fence repair and installation, general landscaping, trail construction and maintenance, volunteer coordination, tree care, sawyer work, rigging, truck and trailer hauling, trash, litter and recycling removal, and basic carpentry
Facilities maintenance including cleaning, repairs, and painting
Determining repairs necessary on faulty equipment and making repairs as needed or notifying proper maintenance personnel to handle repairs
Assisting maintenance personnel in other classifications, such as plumbers and electricians, in performing their duties
Preparing and presenting reports, maintaining work order logs
Assisting park guests with a friendly presence, useful information, recommendations for recreation and navigation
Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED or specialized vocational training
Two years of maintenance experience related to assignment
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1 year work experience in parks and/or community facilities or related field
Experience with community/volunteer engagement

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, And/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some Combination Of The Following)

Basic math
Basic/standard repairs and maintenance applications
Chemicals and their commercial and industrial applications
Commercial mowing equipment
Machine safety procedures, including "lock-out tag-out"
Specific knowledge related to area of responsibility such as paint applications, paint removal, application of dry wall, playground safety, playground inspection, etc.
Variety of hand and power tools needed for various circumstances
Usage and safe operation of various equipment and tools
Various plants and fauna for safety reasons
Mechanics

Skills (some Combination Of The Following)

Breaking down and rebuilding equipment
Cleaning area of responsibility
Communicating with various internal and external departments
Conducting snow removal
Ensuring equipment is in safe working order, cleaned, and well maintained
Leading a crew and keeping them safe
Mixing and pouring concrete properly if area of focus
Navigating work area
Performing minor repairs and replacing damaged equipment
Performing routine or heavy cleaning
Reading a tape measure and a diagram
Reading and writing
Setting up and assisting with special events
Using and operating equipment such as tractors, backhoes, hand tools, power tools, weed eaters, dump trucks, etc.

Abilities (some Combination Of The Following)

Follow standard procedures and established practices
Physical dexterity
Be patient
Problem solve
Work with others, including in a strenuous work environment

Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, finger, feel, and hear; and occasionally crouch, crawl, and talk. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

Are you a current City of Richmond employee?

Do you have a current and valid Driver's License?

Which best describes your years of experience performing tasks related to ground and landscape maintenance?