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Working Title of Vacant Position
Facility Maintenance Technician
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Division
PUB WORKS MAINTENANCE
Requisition Number
2025357
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Alpha Essential.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA.
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE05
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$40,531 – $53,704; Depending on Qualifications and Experience
Job Description
City of Chesapeake – Public Works Department, Facility Maintenance Division
Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing a project through to completion? Do you take pride in craftsmanship and have an eye for detail? If so, the City of Chesapeake Public Works Department is looking for you!
We’re currently seeking a full-time Facility Maintenance Technician I to join our dynamic Facility Maintenance Division. This is your opportunity to make a real impact—helping to maintain and improve the structural integrity and safety of the city buildings that serve our community every day.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a key member of our team, you’ll be responsible for a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, working directly to support the function and appearance of city facilities—from minor renovations to routine upkeep.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Performing structural maintenance and repair work, including light construction.
- Locksmith services, including installation, repair, and replacement of locks and door hardware.
- Sheetrock and drywall installation, finishing, and repair.
- Trim carpentry, including installation and repair of baseboards, crown molding, and other finish work.
- Flooring repair and installation for a variety of surfaces.
- Door and window repair, adjustment, and replacement.
- Repairing shingle and built-up roofing systems.
- Completing small-scale structural modifications during building renovations.
- Overseeing and inspecting work performed by contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
- Maintaining detailed records and managing material purchases for assigned projects.
What We’re Looking For:
We value motivated, hands-on professionals who:
We value motivated, hands-on professionals who:
- Are reliable and goal-driven.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can work independently and as part of a team.
- Bring creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship to their work.
If you’re a hard worker with a passion for building and maintaining the spaces where our community thrives, we want to hear from you!
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
12/31/2025
Job Close Date
01/15/2026
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Carrying
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Reaching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Never- Never occurs.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
All tools and equipment normally used in in multi-trade structural maintenance and repair and minor renovation of city buildings; carpentry power tools, both portable and shop based; all tools related to light demolition and new construction; ladders, scaffolding, related roofing repair tools, etc., vehicle, calculator, price and supply books, telephone and computer (basic level only).
Protective Equipment Required
hard hat, safety shoes, safety vest, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Chemical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Electrical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Fire Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Heights - climbing ladders and working on roofs.
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
M = Several Times Per Month
Fumes and Odors
W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
M = Several Times Per Month
Primary Work Location
Other - other city facilities, Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Yes, all tasks
Professional References
Professional References
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Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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