Maintenance Technician, Senior*

City of Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 51,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Maintenance Technician, Senior to maintain and repair parks, trails, cemeteries and facilities. The role includes leading a crew, training staff, and ensuring safety during operations.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication skills and experience with park maintenance and records. CDL or CPSI and supervisory experience are preferred; the department offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

Knowledge of safe maintenance practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
Experience supervising staff and coordinating tasks.
Understanding of park and facility maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, power and hand tools for park maintenance.
Maintain parks, trails, cemeteries and facilities; perform repairs.
Lead a work crew; train entry level and seasonal staff.
Prepare reports and maintain work order logs.
Assist other trades (plumbers, electricians) as needed.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Oral and written communication

Staff supervision

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Problem solving

Parks and facilities knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!

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 anticipated hiring range is $48,048 - 50,686.

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

Incumbents will serve as lead over an assigned work crew and provide training to entry level and/or seasonal and temporary staff. 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 include but are not limited to

Operating heavy equipment, power and hand tools
Park maintenance including mowing, weed eating, table, bench & shelter repairs & maintenance, ball field maintenance, snow removal, fence repair & installation, and general landscaping, trail construction and maintenance, volunteer coordination, tree & shrub care, rigging, truck and trailer hauling, trash, litter, debris 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
Provide park guest with friendly & professional customer service, useful information and recommendations for safe park and facility usage
Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications And Licenses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear, accurate and understandable manner
Ability to recognize conditions that may jeopardize personal safety
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to supervise and evaluate staff
Experience using Microsoft Office to include Excel, Outlook and Word
Demonstrated skill in timely, accurate and excellent record keeping
Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks and find creative solutions
Basic familiarity with City of Richmond Parks and Facilities

Minimum Training And Experience

High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years old
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, Special Certifications And Licenses

Three (3) or more years work experience in parks and/or community facilities
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to acquire within 90 days of hiring
Certified Playground Inspector or ability to acquire within 90 days of hiring
Previous supervisory experience
Experience with community/volunteer engagement

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 talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 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".

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