Senior Maintenance Worker
Senior Maintenance Worker
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15-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 46384 - 77305
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
15-04-2025
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$2500 Signing Bonus*
Join Fairfax County A Stable and Inclusive Workplace Focused on Growth.
At Fairfax County we are committed to fostering a dynamic diverse and innovative environment. We believe in creating opportunities for all individuals to succeed and grow both professionally and personally. Wastewater Management is currently seeking a Senior Maintenance Worker to become part of our dedicated team where we prioritize advancement teamwork and a shared commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities for Senior Maintenance Worker in Pipe & Manhole Repair:- Team Collaboration & Maintenance Tasks: Works as a vital member of a team to perform various semiskilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection system ensures all tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards.
- Sewer Line & Manhole Inspections: Conducts visual inspections of sewer manholes and lines identifies defects and contributes to the timely repair process. Reports any issues to supervisors and assists in coordinating necessary fixes.
- Operate Equipment & Vehicles: Safely operates a variety of tools and equipment including hand tools power tools large step vans fleet vehicles pickup trucks and single or tandemaxle dump trucks to support maintenance and repair activities.
- Safety & Compliance: Adheres to safety guidelines outlined by Wastewater Management and DPWES ensuring compliance with safety programs to minimize risks on the job. Maintains a strong focus on working safely and efficiently.
- Technology & Software Use: Utilizes computer systems and standard office software (including Microsoft programs) for documentation tracking maintenance tasks and communicating with the team and management.
- Customer Service & Communication: Provides excellent customer service communicating effectively with team members management and the public when required. Ensures that all interactions reflect professionalism and a commitment to service quality.
- Emergency Overtime & Flexibility: Be available and willing to work emergency overtime including after hours and weekends as needed to address urgent repairs or system issues in the wastewater collection system.
- ProblemSolving & Teamwork: Contributes to solving problems during maintenance tasks and collaborates with team members to complete semiskilled duties essential for the wastewater collection systems upkeep.
The ideal candidate will have handson experience with utilities equipment and tools necessary for repairs. Strong communication skills flexibility in scheduling and dedication to safety and quality work are essential.
Benefits of Becoming a County Employee:
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:- Benefit
- Retirement
Note: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24hour oncall and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies including afterhours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties.
* A $2500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in a position that requires a CDL. 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.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- A valid motor vehicle drivers license.
- Commercial drivers license (CDL) Class B.
- DOT Medical Card.
- VDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger Certification within 6 months of hire.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check a preemployment physical examination and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
The appointee to this position will be required to be available twentyfour 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:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the following:- Maintenance and/or repair of utility systems including cleaning inspection and general repairs.
- Operation of utilityrelated tools and equipment.
- Regular use of desktop or laptop computers.
- Proficiency with computer software programs including Microsoft Office GIS and asset management systems.
- Basic Traffic Control
- Confined Space Entry
- Virginia Flagger Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be physically fit to perform manual labor in all types of environments. This requires the ability to endure variable and extreme weather conditions such as hot cold during rain snow noisy environments etc. Ability to lift/ slide up to 90 lbs. with assistance. This includes lifting carrying and pulling hoses climbing on to units 12 high) for set up and minor maintenance standing kneeling or bending for long periods of time. Ability to work around and in contact with raw sewage. Effectively communicate both oral and in writing. Must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and use other automated technology to input access and retrieve information from a laptop or desktop visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitors such as GIS maps. Must be able to physically navigate rough terrain on uneven ground such as hills wooded and marshy areas. Must be capable of pushing pulling lifting bending stooping walking and climbing/crouching to enter permitted confined spaces such as in and out of catch basins and manholes. Per safety requirements confined spaces may not be entered by people who weigh 310lbs. or more. Requires the ability to stand stoop bend reach walk climb sit kneel crawl lift as well as work in strenuous and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time to manipulate materials with manual dexterity use of hoses for set up and perform maintenance. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
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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Employment Type
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