Facility Maintenance Technician I - Special Projects

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Facility Maintenance Technician I - Special Projects Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department PARKS, REC, & TOURISM Division PR&T MAINT/PARKS Requisition Number 2026430 Number of hours worked per week 40+ Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, Normal Hours 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Schedules are seasonal based on operational needs and can include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [Any city municipal or recreational facility, Report to location 112 Mann Dr] Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE05 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

Minimum $41,544 / annually

Actual starting salary based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking a dynamic Facility Maintenance Tech to join the city grounds maintenance team.

A successful candidate for the facility maintenance tech position will possess a comprehensive understanding of general maintenance and repair work along with taking pride in providing quality services.

The primary area of responsibility for the facility maintenance tech is the general maintenance of park facilities, amenities, and equipment. Performs repairs, routine, preventive and emergency maintenance on various facilities, systems and equipment. Also performs pre-use inspections, subsequent adjustments on a variety of grounds equipment.

• Provides exceptional internal and external customer service, responds to service requests and inquires, as directed by supervisor that meets the expectations of the City's Customer Service Initiative.
• Performs indoor/outdoor skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and equipment repairs, furniture or fixture moving or repair.
• Performs various grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming of turf, landscaping, trash removal, and landscape bed maintenance, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, spraying, fertilizing, aeration, removing dead vegetation, campsite preparation, edging and mulching.
• Inspects and monitors condition of buildings, structures, fixtures, equipment, park and recreational amenities, pumps, septic systems, restrooms, and grounds for needed maintenance or repairs; initiates construction, maintenance or repair actions in response to inspections or work orders.
• Facility maintenance Tech picks up and disposes of trash and debris, completes routine custodial duties.

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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 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

Previous experience in general facility maintenance, and repair work or other related fields.

Pesticide applicator certification.

Tree trimming and general landscaping experience.

Customer service experience.

Basic computer skills

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/03/2026 Job Close Date 09/17/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of and/or outside 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.

Drug Screening: 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 50 - 100 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Various lawn maintenance equipment, mowers, trimmers, weed eaters, small power and hand tools, chain saws, measuring devices, carpentry tools, fencing, barricades, motor vehicle, gator, tractor w/ attachments, leaf blower, computer, phone, radio, chemicals, brooms, mop, and various recreational equipment.

Protective Equipment Required

Safety shoes and glasses, ear protection and any other PPE required by the equipment in use.

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 S = Seasonally Explosives M = Several Times Per Month Communicable Diseases D = Daily Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally 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 W = Several Times Per Week Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week Fumes and Odors W = Several Times Per Week Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally Primary Work Location Shop

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 Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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)

Incumbent must be able to work independently most of the time.

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review link in posting for details.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio