SevenVenues Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Mechanic II)

City of Norfolk, VA

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 68,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $5,000

Employer-paid pension plan

Paid holidays and leave

Parking

Job summary

The City of Norfolk’s General Services Department – Facilities Maintenance Division maintains a portfolio of public venues including Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, Attucks Theatre, and Harbor Park, ensuring safety and readiness for events. The SevenVenues Maintenance Team responds to requests, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and documents findings while coordinating with event staff.

The Maintenance Mechanic II – SevenVenues role requires hands-on building and mechanical

Qualifications

Two to four years of progressively responsible experience performing building, grounds, or facilities maintenance.
High school diploma or GED required; additional vocational or technical coursework in building trades preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, plumbing, lighting, and mechanical systems in assigned venues.
Complete preventive maintenance tasks to ensure venue readiness and safe building operations.
Proactively monitor facilities during events and initiate work orders for corrective action.
Assist contractors by providing access and coordinating with venue staff.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical fixtures, plumbing systems, and building components as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Asset Essentials

Job description

Description

The General Services Department – Facilities Maintenance Division supports the full range of City-owned public assembly and cultural facilities. Within this division, the SevenVenues Maintenance Team is responsible for keeping Norfolk’s premier entertainment and performance venues operating safely, reliably, and ready to host events of all sizes. These venues include Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, Attucks Theatre, Harrison Opera House, Harbor Park, MacArthur Memorial, and Wells Theatre. Maintenance staff ensure that the behind-the-scenes infrastructure is dependable so that the City can continue offering a vibrant schedule of concerts, shows, sports, and community events.

Maintenance Mechanic II – SevenVenues

The Maintenance Mechanic II – SevenVenues performs hands-on building and mechanical maintenance across a portfolio of entertainment and performance facilities. This position responds to service requests, performs corrective and preventive maintenance, and supports the wide variety of needs that arise in busy public assembly buildings. The incumbent will troubleshoot and repair equipment, lighting, plumbing, and building components, assist contractors with access to work areas, and ensure that facilities are maintained in safe, functional condition to support event operations. This role requires someone who is proactive and attentive to their surroundings—identifying deficiencies that may impact the public or disrupt events, documenting findings, and initiating work orders as needed. Effective communication, mechanical aptitude, and professionalism when interacting with tenants and event staff are essential.

Essential Functions

Perform maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, plumbing, lighting, and mechanical systems in assigned venues.
Complete preventive maintenance tasks to ensure venue readiness and safe building operations.
Proactively monitor facilities during events, identify deficiencies that could impact customers or the public, and initiate work orders for corrective action.
Assist contractors by providing access, guidance to equipment locations, and coordination with venue staff.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical fixtures, plumbing systems, and building components as assigned.
Respond to radio calls and work order assignments in real time; prioritize urgent repairs to minimize event impact.
Use the City’s computerized work order system (Asset Essentials or equivalent) to document work performed, time, and materials, and to generate work orders for observed issues.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and venue tenants regarding repair needs and progress.
Follow all OSHA, City, and venue safety procedures to ensure safe maintenance operations.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED required; additional vocational or technical coursework in building trades (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical) preferred.

Required

Two to four years of progressively responsible experience performing building, grounds, or facilities maintenance, preferably in a unique environment such as a zoo, park, aquarium, or public assembly facility.

Additional Information & Requirements

Valid Driver's License required.

Work Schedule

This position works a first shift schedule, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with rotating off-days to align with event schedules. Occasional flexibility is required to support urgent issues or high-priority event-related needs across SevenVenues facilities.

Signing Bonus

This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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High School Diploma/GED
Some College (6 months or more)
Vocational/Technical Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or higher

Less than 2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
More than 4 years

Call a contractor right away
Immediately replace the light fixture without inspection
Check the bulb and breaker, then trace wiring if needed
Wait until the next day to see if the problem persists

Uncomfortable — I prefer working in non-public areas
Neutral — I’m adaptable but not experienced
Somewhat comfortable — I’ve had limited exposure
Very comfortable — I’ve done this often

Fix it if possible, but don’t record it
Assume event staff will handle it
Wait until someone submits a request
Document and create a work order, then alert a supervisor if safety is impacted

Structural tasks (doors, seating, railings)
Plumbing repairs (faucets, drains, restrooms)
Lighting systems (bulbs, ballasts, fixtures)
HVAC components (pumps, motors, filters)

Enter minimal notes just to close it
Don’t use electronic systems
Only close it when asked
Enter detailed notes and time spent

Only necessary if requested
I’ve had no experience with preventative maintenance
Helpful, but reactive repairs are more common
Essential — it prevents costly breakdowns

Show them the area and leave
Do the contractor’s work alongside them
Stay available to answer questions and ensure they follow protocols
Report only after they finish

Handle the call closest to you and ignore the rest
Try to respond to all at once
Wait for a supervisor to assign each call
Prioritize based on safety and impact, then respond accordingly

Ignore it if it’s not on your task list
Tell them to submit a work order later
Direct them to event staff without listening
Politely listen, address what you can, and document or escape as needed

None
Limited
Moderate
Extensive

Please explain any periods of unemployment lasting more than 30 days that occurred within the last 10 years. For each gap, include the approximate dates and a brief explanation.