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Tradeshelper
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Tradeshelper
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division
PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP
Requisition Number
2026263
Number of hours worked per week
40+
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Spring/Summer 6 AM-2:30 PM
Fall/Winter 7 AM- 3:30 PM.
Spring/Summer 6 AM-2:30 PM
Fall/Winter 7 AM- 3:30 PM.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE01
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
Starting Range: $34,360 – $51,111 Annually depending on qualifications.
Job Description
This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.
Join the City of Chesapeake Team as a Tradeshelper.
Join the City of Chesapeake Team as a Tradeshelper.
Are you looking for a stable career with excellent benefits, hands-on work, and opportunities to grow your skills? The City of Chesapeake may have the perfect opportunity for you!
The Public Utilities Maintenance & Operations Division is seeking motivated, dependable candidates to join our Facilities Section as a Tradeshelper. This role offers meaningful work that helps maintain essential city infrastructure while allowing you to develop valuable maintenance and trade skills.
What You’ll Do
As a Tradeshelper, you’ll play an important role in maintaining over 280 Sewer Pump Stations throughout the City of Chesapeake. You’ll work both outdoors and indoors to help keep city-owned properties safe, functional, and visually appealing for the community.
Your daily responsibilities may include:
- Operating stand-up and ride-on mowers, weed eaters, edgers, bush trimmers, chainsaws, pole saws, and other landscaping equipment
- Maintaining grounds and exterior areas to ensure a clean and professional appearance
- Performing light carpentry, painting, metalworking, and minor facility repairs
- Assisting with maintenance, modifications, and repairs to buildings, structures, and equipment
- Inspecting facilities and identifying maintenance needs
- Completing job-related reports, logs, and activity documentation
- Supporting other maintenance and operational tasks as assigned
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking candidates who are reliable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn. Ideal candidates should have:
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and landscaping equipment
- The ability to follow assigned routes and complete tasks independently
- Basic knowledge of facility maintenance and groundskeeping
- A strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- The ability to safely operate motor-driven equipment and vehicles
Why Join the City of Chesapeake?
- Stable, full-time employment
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for advancement and skill development
- Meaningful work serving the local community
- Supportive team environment
If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in maintaining facilities and landscapes, and want to build a long-term career with growth potential, we encourage you to apply today!
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 completion of 10th grade in high school. High school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires one month of vocational training or a minimum of three 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 certifications may be required based on department and assignment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires one month of vocational training or a minimum of three 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 certifications may be required based on department and assignment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
Preferred Qualifications
OSHA-10 Safety Training
Experience towing small landscaping/maintenance trailers
Forklift experience
Landscaping experience
Experience in small construction projects/repairs
Experience towing small landscaping/maintenance trailers
Forklift experience
Landscaping experience
Experience in small construction projects/repairs
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
06/04/2026
Job Close Date
06/18/2026
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. Please ensure that all sections of the application are completed in full, as submission of a resume is optional for this recruitment.
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.
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.
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 up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Reaching
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Twisting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Forklifts, loaders, pallet jacks, motorized landscaping equipment, manlifts, walk-behind mowers, power tools, hand tools, computers, phones, copy/scanning machines, and other similar or related equipment.
Protective Equipment Required
Safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, hard hat (provided by the City).
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
D = Daily
Chemical Hazards
W = Several Times Per Week
Electrical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Fire Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
M = Several Times Per Month
Other
If Other, Description
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
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity
W = Several Times Per Week
Darkness or Poor Lighting
M = Several Times Per Month
Primary Work Location
Shop, Vehicle, 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
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
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)
Facility Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Workers, and other Tradeshelpers
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
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