Maintenance Worker (Environmental Engineering)

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Environmental Engineering is seeking candidates for a maintenance-focused role supporting county stormwater facilities. Responsibilities include ditch cleaning, downed tree removal, and grass and brush cutting in drainage easements, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to operate common maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of drainage maintenance operations and equipment usage (hydroseeder, brush chipper, chain saw, tamper, weed trimmer, hand tools).
• Ability to swim preferred.

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

Safety awareness

Swimming preferred

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