Maintenance Worker III - WaterWastewater Operations Utilities
Maintenance Worker III - WaterWastewater Operations Utilities
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$ 40892 - 43368
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Job Description
General Summary
This position performs responsible semiskilled work in a variety of construction repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of specialized tools; occasionally operates specialized equipment such as frontend loader dump truck jackhammer tamper and other related equipment in connection with the semiskilled tasks assigned to the Water/Wastewater Divisionin the Department of Utilities. Does related work as required.
The preferred hiring range for a Maintenance Worker III is between $19.66 $20.85 Hourly. $40892.80 $43368.00 Annually).As of March 28 2024 this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the Citys Collective 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 systemand 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.
Note:This 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.Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for facilities grounds and City infrastructure maintenance functions;
- May have a lead role or be responsible for construction and maintenance projects;
- Performs repairs and completes maintenance assignments;
- May be exposed to or required to use chemicals in general maintenance responsibilities;
- May serve in a lead role in skilled work and the use of hand tools and maintenance equipment;
- Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with custodial construction and maintenance operations;
- Operates vehicles as required;
- Must have the willingness and flexibility to work as a member of one or several teams or independently to complete assigned tasks;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained must have a minimum of two 2 years of direct work experience in the field.
- Requires a minimum of one 1 year experience in a similar position as a skilled worker in the maintenance repair and or construction activity to which assigned;
- Requires some prior experience in the operation of the equipment to which assigned.
- Must have valid VA drivers license by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements visit the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.
- Must successfully pass a preemployment DOT physical.
Skills:General knowledge of the maintenance repair and manual tasks of the area assigned; general knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work. Skills in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to be contacted by phone in case of emergency.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: Heavy work. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects.
Position may require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Requires the ability to perform strenuous manual labor often under unfavorable conditions including considerable walking lifting stooping and carrying.
Positions in the Public Utilities or Public Works Departments are subject to mandatory emergency and stand by call and with minimum response time requirements.
Position is subject to federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
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
