Senior Maintenance Worker
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$2500 Signing Bonus*
Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can improve the environment while earning a living The Maintenance Operations Branch has just what you are looking for.
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) seeks energetic Senior Maintenance Workers to assist a team of 3 or more in the maintenance of storm sewer systems within Fairfax County.
DPWES is a diverse nationally accredited and awardwinning public works agency with approximately 1000 employees providing solid waste capital facility development wastewater stormwater urban forestry and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live work and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees and offers comprehensive benefits including a definedbenefit retirement plan; medical life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers educates and engages employees and retirees to make lifelong choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical mental emotional social spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:
Fairfax Countys awardwinning Stormwater team works to reduce flood risk and protect local watersheds and the Chesapeake Bay with comprehensive watershed and infrastructure management to protect people the environment and property.
This position works in the DPWES Stormwater Maintenance Operations Branch located at 10635 West Drive Fairfax VA. 22030
Incumbent constructs asphalt or concrete walkways. Assists in the construction of catch basins manholes headwalls and retaining walls and the laying of cinder block and brick and the laying of storm sewer pipe. Performs construction carpentry work. Sets concrete forms; mixes places and finishes concrete. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks digging loading snow shoveling grass cutting brush removal asphalt leveling and raking lifting pushing pulling and other heavy physical work etc. Repairs surveys cleans and inspects broken storm drainage lines. Takes measurements of sidewalks curbs gutters and walls to estimate material requirements for construction or repair work. Uses hand tools including but not limited to shovel pitchfork hammer hatchet crowbar wheelbarrow etc. Incumbent performs various types of inspections on transportation and storm drainage infrastructure along with other duties as assigned. Operates snow blower selfpropelled riding mower and tractor with attached mower. Operates a variety of small engine equipment including but not limited to eater push mower power tamper chain saw concrete saw and gas generator etc. Operates an air compressor and pneumatic tools gas roller outboard motor and various size pumps. Operates crew van pickup truck flatbed truck water truck snowplow and spreader. Performs maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment. Maintains current valid class B commercial drivers license (CDL) for vehicle weight of 26001 pounds or more and trailer weight of 10000 pounds or less.
Note:This position is required to be available 24 hours a day/seven days a week 24/7 to respond to snow flooding and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis.
This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions. Position may be underfilled as a Maintenance Worker; the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section.
*A $2500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Senior Maintenance Worker position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible.Employment Standards
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; plus two years of experience in maintenance construction or a related field.
UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS:
This vacancy may be underfilled at the level of Maintenance Worker (Grade S13 $40419 $67366. The employment standards for the Maintenance Worker are any combination of education experience and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade. Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Senior Maintenance Worker within one year of the job announcements closing date.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- A valid motor vehicle drivers license.
- Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
- Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.
For consideration to the underfill requirements the applicant must possess a valid CDL learners permit and this must be clearly stated on their application. Applicants hired at this level will be noncompetitively promoted to the advertised level upon completion of an underfill agreement and obtaining a CDL that permits operating a Class B vehicle within six months of appointment.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check a driving record check and a preemployment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.
This position is required to be available 24 hours a day/seven days a week 24/7 to respond to snow flooding and other designated emergencies on an as needed basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics used in storm drainage
- Knowledge of stormwater management and flood control facilities.
- General knowledge of the use of construction equipment small equipment and hand tools.
- Two years of driving experience in the operation of commercial motor vehicles.
- Two seasons of experience operating snowplow and spreader.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass preemployment physicals. With or without reasonable accommodation performs duties to include pushing pulling lifting bending stooping walking climbing in and out of catch basins and manholes (with assistance includes removal and replacement of manhole covers weighing up to 90 lbs. with assistance.Candidate must be physically and mentally capable of performing confined space entry operations via 21 manholes with vertical descent using integral or portable ladders further requiring use of all applicable protective equipment and documentation. hard hat eye protection hearing protection safety footwear long pants sleeved shirt and personal fall arrest harness.All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and practical skills evaluation.
BONUS ELIGIBILITY:
Positions within this classification that require a CDL that are general merit may be eligible for a onetime hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. Must have CDL at time of hire.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
