Maintenance Worker I - Water Production

City-of-Norfolk,-V; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities seeks a Maintenance Worker I for the Water Production Division to support repair and maintenance of the water production system.

Essential duties include trenching, moving materials, minor repairs, and following written and spoken instructions. Candidates must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work flexible morning shifts at the Waterworks Road facility in Norfolk, VA.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Basic understanding of construction materials and safety practices.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Digs and refills trenches; cuts asphalt and concrete; maintains lawns.
• Lifts and carries tools, equipment and chemicals up to 75 pounds.
• Makes minor repairs to water production systems.
• Transports material and personnel to worksites.
• Follows oral and written instructions.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Manual dexterity

Basic math for measurements

Education

Less than high school equivalent

Tools

Construction equipment knowledge

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is currently seeking a Maintenance Worker I for the Water Production Division. The Maintenance Worker I will be responsible for assisting with the repair and maintenance of the Water Productionsystem.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Digs and refills trenches and other excavations,cutsasphalt and concrete, maintains lawns.
  
• Loads and unloads, lifts and carries tools (up to 75 pounds), equipment and chemicals.
  
• Makes minor repairs to water production systems.
  
• Transports material and personnel toworksites.
  
• Climbs stairs and ladders, bends, stoops, pushes,pulls, lifts and carries up to 75 pounds, may stand for more than 8 hours.
  
• Requires knowledge of construction equipment, materials and work tasks.
  
• Requires ability to follow oral and written instruction.

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
No experience required.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. OR Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Work Location: 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23502

This position is designated as Essential which means you may be required to work rotating, extended, after hours, weekend and/or holiday shifts in response to emergency situations and severe weather.