Maintenance Worker (Environmental Engineering)

Chesterfield County, VA; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Environmental Engineering seeks a maintenance worker to support stormwater facilities. Responsibilities include ditch cleaning, vegetation control, and operating equipment such as hydroseeders and chainsaws. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; open until filled with first review on October 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent experience.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check and education/degree verification required.
• Career Development Plan (CDP) offers progression opportunities and salary incentives when funding permits.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of county stormwater facilities including ditch cleaning, downed tree removal, grass and brush cutting in county maintained drainage easements.
• Perform other work as required.

Skills

Drainage maintenance

Equipment operation

Hydroseeder

Brush chipper

Chain saw

Tamper

Weed trimmer

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of drainage maintenance operations and equipment usage/operation to include hydroseeder, brush chipper, chain saw, tamper, weed trimmer, and hand tools. Ability to swim preferred.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Maintenance of county stormwater facilities including ditch cleaning, downed tree removal, grass and brush cutting in county maintained drainage easements. Perform other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

PLEASE NOTE:

Position is open until filled (first review to begin October 5, 2026).

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Environmental Engineering