Maintenance Worker II or Maintenance Worker III (Public Works)

General Summary

• Maintenance Worker II: preferred hiring range is $19.12 to $21.19 an hour ($39,769.60 - $44,075.20 Annually).
• Maintenance Worker III: preferred hiring range is $20.45 to $25.14 an hour ($42,536.00 - $52,291.20 Annually).

• Sidewalks Crew: Typical work schedule is Tuesday - Friday : 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Under the direction of a Maintenance Crew Supervisor, the selected candidate will assist in performing semi-skilled labor in the installation, maintenance and repair of sidewalks and related infrastructure.
• Concrete Crew: Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday : 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - This position is part of a dedicated Concrete Crew responsible for supporting Capital Improvement Projects related to sidewalk repair and construction throughout the City. Under the direction of a Maintenance Crew Supervisor, the selected candidate will assist in performing semi-skilled labor in the installation, maintenance and repair of sidewalks and related infrastructure.
• Street Marking/Asphalt Crew: Typical work schedule is Monday - Thursday : 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Under the direction of a Maintenance Crew Supervisor, the selected candidate will assist in performing semi-skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of City streets to include repairing potholes, utility cuts and street marking.
• Refuse Collection & Disposal Crew: Typical work schedule is Tuesday – Friday : 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM - Under the direction of the Refuse Maintenance Crew Supervisor, the selected candidate will assist in the collection and disposal of solid waste throughout the City.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and 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 City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

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.

• Assists with maintenance, repair, and/or construction projects.
• Supports and completes maintenance and repair assignments according to required specifications.
• Supports the preparation of job sites for the maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and/or grounds.
• Assists senior workers in semiskilled work, emergency operations, and other tasks.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with maintenance, repair, custodial, and construction operations.
• Conducts cleanup and restoration work on assignments.
• Attends meetings concerning safety, procedures, and practices.
• May operate a vehicle in the performance of duties.
• Subject to be called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

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

• High school diploma or GED AND general knowledge of maintenance, construction, and repair work including knowledge of mechanical/automotive equipment.

• One (1) year of work experience in general maintenance, construction, and repair work including knowledge of mechanical/automotive equipment.

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

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Subject to emergency and stand-by call and must respond within minimum response time to City facility based on Departmental guidelines. (For Utilities 40-minute response time)
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug test.
• May require a valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• May require ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.
• May require ability to obtain Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) Safety-Basic level certification.
• May be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

• Basic knowledge of the methods and tools used in maintenance and repair work.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance, repair and construction activities.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and equipment operation.
• Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.
• Ability to understand and apply basic instructions and applications.

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

• Basic: writing skill to provide information, documentation, and/or record 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. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

• Basic: understanding to be able to provide preventive and routine maintenance and repair of assigned 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 Conditions & Additional Information

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 extensive manual labor for extended periods including balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking pushing/pulling, heavy lifting, gross and fine motor skills. Adequate vision and hearing.
• 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 (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

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 process. The City’s 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 City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.