Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III
Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III
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$ 39520 - 49920
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General Summary
Support the Department of Public Works in their mission to provide professional public works services to manage natural and built systems and foster community health safety and sustainability. This position is in the Facilities Maintenance Division and may be assigned to either a HVAC or Electrical Crew.
This position may be filled as a Building Maintenance Mechanic II or as a Building Maintenance Mechanic III depending on qualifications.
The preferred hiring range for a Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III is between$19.00 $24.00 Hourly$39520.00 $49920.00 Annually). As of March 28 2024 this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the CitysCollective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22128. Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement which will take effect on July 1 2025.
This is a fulltime nonexempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City please click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
Building Maintenance Mechanic II or III performs responsible skilled work in the maintenance and installation of mechanical fixtures and equipment for City and School facilities. Reports to the assigned Building Maintenance Supervisor (HVAC or Electrical).Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Building Maintenance Mechanic II Typical Tasks Include:
- Inspecting HVAC equipment and facilities to find the source of a problem and making required corrections and tests for satisfactory and safe operation;
- Inspecting building systems such as HVAC and electrical equipment;
- Installing maintaining and making general repairs to mechanical equipment on an emergency or scheduled basis;
- Installing and maintaining electronic control systems; participating in approved training programs to develop skill sets for advancement to higher or improved levels of competency;
- Maintaining records of work performed;
- Performing related tasks as required.
Position requires comprehensive knowledge of methods materials equipment and tools of mechanical repairs and pertinent safety requirements; general knowledge of HVAC systems usually found in office buildings and schools; general knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment operation and general knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment maintenance work. Also requires demonstrated ability to: perform general field and shop repairs on HVAC equipment; follow written and oral instructions; and ability to read and work from engineered plans and specifications.Building Maintenance Mechanic III Typical tasks include:- Inspecting mechanical equipment and facilities to find the source of a problem and making required corrections and tests for satisfactory and safe operation;
- Inspecting building systems such as HVAC and electrical equipment;
- Installing maintaining and making general repairs to mechanical equipment on an emergency or scheduled basis;
- Installing and maintaining electronic control systems;
- Participating in approved training programs to develop skill sets for advancement to higher or improved levels of competency;
- Maintaining records of work performed; and
- Performing related tasks as required.
Position requires comprehensive knowledge of methods materials equipment and tools of mechanical repairs and pertinent safety requirements; general knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical systems usually found in office buildings and schools; general knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment operation and general knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment maintenance work. Also requires demonstrated ability to: perform general field and shop repairs on mechanical equipment; follow written and oral instructions; and ability to read and work from engineered plans and specifications. Education Experience and Skills
- Building Maintenance Mechanic II Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of high school vocational school or GED required;
- A minimum of 2 years experience as an Electrician or HVAC Technician is required.
- A valid Virginia drivers license is required. (To view our driving eligibility requirements visit health condition in order to meet the physical requirements of the job.
- Completion of a vocational training program in the Electrical/HVAC trade with demonstrated ability in servicing maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment is strongly preferred.
Skill: Extensive knowledge of the maintenance repair and of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; comprehensive knowledge of the safe use and operation and mechanical equipment required in the work.
Building Maintenance Mechanic III Minimum Qualifications:- Completion of high school vocational school or GED required.
- Extensive experience as a HVAC technician or Electrician supplemented by course work in the field also required.
- Completion of a vocational training program in the HVAC or Electrical trade with demonstrated ability in servicing maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment is required.
- A Master license in HVAC or Electrical is required OR a minimum 4 years experience as a HVAC Technician or as an Electrician.
- A valid Virginia drivers license is required. (To view our driving eligibility requirements visit on placement requires EPA Refrigerant Certification by employment start date.
- Satisfactory health condition in order to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Skill: Extensive knowledge of the maintenance repair and of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; comprehensive knowledge of the safe use and operation and mechanical equipment required in the work. Physical Conditions & Additional Information
- Physical tasks may include walking on uneven or rough surfaces; bending or stooping; working in confined spaces; working on roof tops; climbing a 10 foot ladder; performing repairs and maintenance from a 10 foot ladder; lifting and carrying items weighing 2050 pounds with occasional lifting of items weighing over 50 pounds.
Position may require employees to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekends. This position is subject to supporting weather and/or other emergency events and performing standby or oncall.
A prehire background check will be conducted on all candidates who are selected for employment with the Department of Public Works. Please note: The Facilities Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department is unable to hire any applicant intern or volunteer if the criminal record check reveals a conviction for a barrier crime as set forth in 22.1296.1 of the Code of Virginia for any positions that work in Charlottesville City School Facilities. Please click here for the list of barrier crimes job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Employment Type
Full-Time
