Maintenance Worker III Utilities Stormwater Division

The preferred hiring range is $20.86 to $25.65 an hour ($43388.80 - $53352.00 Annually). Starting offer 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. This full-time non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday vacation and sick leave health insurance with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance gym membership reimbursement tuition assistance and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following retirement benefits:

• Choice of retirement plan:
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan:Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history years of service and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Defined Contribution 401a Plan:Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account which are invested and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year 67% after two years and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Performs maintenance repair and construction work utilizing specialized tools/equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations. May include flagging digging trenches skilled pipefitting right-of-way or other construction duties based on assignment.
• Performs skilled pipefitting duties in the installation maintenance and repair of water/wastewater/stormwater systems. Works with pipes fittings valves fire hydrants and manholes.
• Operates the Closed-Circuit Television Sewer Main Inspection (CCTV) as a preventative maintenance pre-acceptance inspection and to identify major line breaks or minor breaks before they become an emergency.
• Operates sanitary vac-truck to provide preventative maintenance in the form of jetting and cleaning sewer mains to avoid potential overflows.
• Inspects and prepares the job site for maintenance and repair of infrastructure facilities and/or grounds.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with maintenance repair custodial and construction operations.
• Operates vehicles and equipment according to project need which may include but is not limited to front-end loader dump truck jackhammer tamper and/or other equipment related to assignment.
• Conducts cleanup and restoration work on assignments.
• Ensures the execution of work in accordance with applicable safety standards and standard operating procedures including but not limited to traffic control signage barricades lane closure proper utilization of equipment and tools etc.
• Assists senior workers in emergency operations and special events for more complex tasks.
• Completes all work according to maintenance standards and ensures proper care in the use and upkeep of tools and equipment assigned.
• Follows safety regulations and standard procedures adheres to checklists and follows detailed instructions for task completion; attends appropriate safety trainings.
• Responds to special events and emergency related situations including inclement weather situations such as snow or debris removal.
• Subject to be called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment tools and other resource including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• May serve in a lead role in skilled work on site projects and in the use of tools and equipment providing guidance training or instruction.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education and Experience:Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• High school diploma or GED AND at least 1 year of related experience in maintenance repair and/or construction activities to which assigned.

• 3 or more years of related experience in maintenance repair and/or construction activities to which assigned.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Subject to emergency and stand-by call and must respond within minimum response time to the City facility based on Departmental guidelines. (For Utilities 40-minute response time)
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia drivers license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Based on assignment must obtain and maintain a Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) Safety-Basic level certification.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check pre-employment physical and pre-employment drug-screening.
• Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain all certifications required by applicable federal state and local regulations.

• General knowledge of maintenance repair and construction activities.
• General knowledge of methods and tools used in maintenance and repair for assigned area.
• General knowledge of mechanical and equipment operation.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.
• Understandand apply basic instructions and applications.
• When assigned to Utilities:
  • General knowledge of installation of underground utilities.
  • General knowledge of Virginia damage prevention laws and regulations and VA811 color coding.

• Basic: ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi-syllable words and simple to read and understand written instructions work orders construction plans drawings signs and notices.

• Basic: writing skill to provide information documentation and/or records on maintenance needs repairs and/or series of numbers and addresses.

• Basic: ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations of addition subtraction multiplication division.

• Routine: Regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information explain issues and concerns listen to others and to identify maintenance and repair issues or problems. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers.

• Requires Immediate Direction: normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods procedures and desired end results with little room for deviation. May receive general direction on routine and preventive maintenance and repair issues. The immediate supervisor may at times provide close and constant review.

• Skilled: Practical knowledge of operations of preventive and routine maintenance and repair of assigned work area.

• No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.

• No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

• Performs work as part of a team.
• Performs duties under sometimes strict time constraints.
• Subject to weather and non-weather emergency response call backs and standby call.
• May require a non-traditional work schedule.
• May require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and/or holidays.
• May require additional hours outside normal schedule.

Physical Demands:

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods including balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing walking pushing/pulling heavy lifting and gross and fine motor skills.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information involving position duties.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Typically requires operation of construction repair and specialized equipment; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

• Work is performed outside in a vehicle or on equipment where there is exposure to inclement weather extreme temperatures inadequate lighting dirt and allergens fumes or airborne particulars fuels/gases electrical currents chemicals high/precarious places traffic/roadways moving mechanical hazards confined spaces and uneven terrain.
• Expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat safety vest steel-toe shoes etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
• The noise level is usually loud to very loud.

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 pregnancy-related 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 at or .

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and pre-employment 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 marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana 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 marijuana.