Maintenance Worker II or Maintenance Worker III (Public Works)

Maintenance Worker II or Maintenance Worker III (Public Works)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location: Charlottesville (22903), VA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 260300006 Department: Public Works Division: Street and Sidewalk Services Opening Date: 03/19/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Bargaining Unit: Labor and Trades

### Description & Benefits

General Summary This position may be filled as a Maintenance Worker II or Maintenance Worker III depending on the selected candidates qualifications. For a full description of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Maintenance Worker III level, please see the Maintenance Worker III Job Description (link).

Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity:

• 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).

The Maintenance Worker II performs routine semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of common tools and operates equipment in connection with the semi-skilled tasks to which assigned; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is under general supervision, with related functional areas and more advanced applications.

Assignment This position will fill one of the following assignments based on operational and department need (work schedules cited below are subject to change):

• Sidewalks Crew:
• Typical work schedule: Tuesday - Friday : 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Duties: 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: Monday - Friday : 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Duties: 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: Monday - Thursday : 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Duties: 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: Tuesday - Friday : 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Duties: 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.

As of March 28, 2024, this position is part of the Labor and Trades bargaining unit. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including:

• 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Health insurance options with employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Citys retirement options
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Continuing education/training opportunities

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 Citys Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

### 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.

Other Duties

• 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.
• OR One (1) year of work experience in general maintenance, construction, and repair work including knowledge of mechanical/automotive equipment.
• OR An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:

• 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 drivers 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Job Knowledge:
• 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.
• Reading (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.
• Writing (Basic): Writing skill to provide information, documentation, and/or record on maintenance needs, repairs, and/or series of numbers and addresses.
• Math (Basic): Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Communication Skills (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.
• Independence and Decision-Making: 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.
• Technical Skills (Basic): Understanding to be able to provide preventive and routine maintenance and repair of assigned area.
• Fiscal Responsibilities: No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.
• Other Characteristics:
• 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).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware: Typically requires operation of construction, repair, and specialized equipment; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

Work Environment: 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.

### Equal Opportunity Statement 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 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.

### SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated February 9, 2026

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

#### 1. LEAVE

Vacation: Need some time off? Use it, you earned it:

| Years Worked | 0 - <3 | 3 - <5 | 5 - <10 | 10 - <15 | 15 - <20 | 20 - <25 | 25+ | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hours Accrued Biweekly | 3.0 | 3.85 | 4.62 | 5.4 | 6.16 | 6.93 | 7.7 |

Sick: Under the weather? Earn 4.62 hours biweekly, approximately 120 hours a year, with no limit on accumulation to be used to care for yourself and qualifying family members.

Holidays: Enjoy 13 paid holidays per year. Including 1 Floating Holiday, which must be taken during the Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30):

OBSERVED CITY HOLIDAYS

• New Years Day
• Dr. Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents Day
• Liberation & Freedom Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

1 Floating Holiday

Volunteer Leave: Paid leave for participating in an authorized event as a volunteer, subject to Section 9-3, Code of Ethics & Conflicts of Interest. Regular full-time employees receive up to 8 hours and all regular part-time employees are eligible to receive pro-rated leave each available each calendar year.

#### 2. INSURANCE

Aetna Medical Plans: Coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire. Choose from two options:

• Select HMO with City-funded HRA ($0 premium for employee-only coverage)
• Choice POS ($13.02 biweekly premium for employee-only coverage)

Prescription Card:

• ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand, 20% up to $150 for specialty drugs)
• Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) not available for specialty drugs)

Delta Dental Plan:

• Diagnostic and Preventative-100% of allowable charge
• Basic Dental Care-80%
• Major Dental Care- 50%
• Primary - $50 deductible, 80/20
• Prosthetic and Complex Restorative -$50, 50/50
• $1,500 Annual benefit maximum
• $1,000 Orthodontic benefit (children to age 19)

MetLife Vision Plan: (Optional)

• $2.50 premium paid bi-weekly for employee-only coverage. Dependent care coverage also available.
• Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay
• $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

Life Insurance: In the event of your death, your beneficiary will receive twice your annual salary. Supplementary policies for you and your dependents are available.

Long-Term Disability: Upon approval for along-term illness or injury, you can receive up to 60% of your earnings after a 90-day wait period.

Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity insurance; Short-Term Disability; Identity Theft Protection

#### 3. RETIREMENT

Pension: Choose from two (2) options:

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employees earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5-year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
• A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individuals account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% vesting after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees).

Supplement: Deferred Compensation 457 available for you to invest your own money for additional retirement savings.

#### 4. VOLUNTARY

Wellness:

• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program (up to $34.00 per month)
• Bicycle Commuter Program: Reimbursement up to $20 per month for reasonable bicycle commuting expenses
• Online wellness resources and Lunch-and-Learn Sessions

Employee Assistance Program: A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500 for job-related certificates, trade programs, undergraduate coursework or up to $3,000 for graduate level courses per fiscal year for career-related courses.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Expense accounts available for healthcare, dependent care and parking/mass transit.

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### Supplemental Questions

01 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• [ ] Yes; I have obtained a High School Diploma or higher.
• [ ] Yes; I have obtained a GED.
• [ ] No.

02 Please indicate your level of experience in general maintenance, construction, and repair work including knowledge of mechanical/automotive equipment: (Must be verifiable in reference to the Work History section of your online application).

• [ ] No experience or knowledge related to this position or its area of work.
• [ ] I have general knowledge of maintenance, construction, and repair work including knowledge of mechanical/automotive equipment.
• [ ] Less than one (1) year of related experience.
• [ ] One (1) to less than three (3) years of related experience.
• [ ] Three (3) to less than five (5) years of related experience.
• [ ] Five (5) years or greater.

03 This position may require driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid drivers license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid drivers license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• [ ] Yes; I possess a valid drivers license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
• [ ] No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid drivers license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
• [ ] No; I do not have a valid drivers license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

04 Do you possess OR have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within 6 months of hire?

• [ ] Yes; I currently possess a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License
• [ ] Yes; I can obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within 6 months of hire
• [ ] No; I cannot obtain a Commercial Drivers License within 6 months of hire

05 Do you currently reside within a 45 minute response time to the City Yard, located on 4th Street NW in Charlottesville, VA?

• [ ] Yes; I currently reside within a 45 minute response time.
• [ ] No; However, I am willing and able to reside within a 45 minute response time by employment start date, if hired.
• [ ] No; Nor am I willing or able to by employment start date.

06 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• [ ] Yes
• [ ] No

07 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• [ ] Yes
• [ ] No

### Required Question

Employer: City of Charlottesville Address: P. O. Box 911, 605 East Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone: (434) 970-3490 Website:http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs