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maintenance technician Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach

Full Time Virginia Beach, VA 73727 - 47566 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Requisition ID:

39884

Work Location:

Public Utilities - Dam Neck facility

Pay Range:

G.22, $47,565.90- $73,727.15

Starting Salary:

Minimum of the Pay Range

Work Schedule:

4-Day Work Week, 6:30am - 5:00pm

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

6/6/23

Application Deadline:

6/19/23

Job Duties:

**Important** Please complete this application in its entirety.

The application is the primary document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Explanations of your previous job descriptions MUST be filled out on your application, the more detailed the better.

This is a safety sensitive position, in order to qualify for this position, you must pass a mandatory drug test and successfully complete a pre-employment physical.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. This position may require incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide supervision and direct activity of field staff in the technical maintenance and repair of various size and type of water meters, service lines, curb stops, and valves.
Provide field training on metering infrastructure and oversee complex, routine, and emergency repairs.
Provide field support in diagnosing complex maintenance & repair issues.
Ensure proper operating procedures are followed, and best repair techniques are utilized.
Identify & provide field training to crew in their native environment.
Work as a liaison between the field staff and the customer.
Fill in as the UMS in their absence.
Ensure crew follows Federal safety and environmental regulations and standard operating procedures
Completes required paperwork and prepare written documentation of work activities, incident reports, tap orders, DF75 and Public Works cut sheets
Knowledge of computerized work order management system and GIS mapping system
Respond to and resolve customer inquiries in a courteous and timely manner
Participate in member training programs and identify needs for staff training
Communicate clearly with the Utility Mechanic Supervisor about any issues that arise
Provide input to Utility Mechanic Supervisor for performance feedback for crew evaluations and training
Works in all types of weather conditions as well as nights, weekends, holidays, and standby as needed. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operation status
Performs other job duties as determined by the supervisor based on workload and department needs

In addition to the listed minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience in areas listed in the PREFERENCES section of this ad.

Joining the City of Virginia Beach Workforce Comes With its Perks!

Flexible Scheduling Options
11 Paid Holidays
3 Additional Personal Holidays
18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)
Deferred Compensation Plans
Hybrid 457 Cash Match
Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
Optional Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave after 1 year of employment
Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents

Official City Job Description:

https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Utility_Crew_Leader_00551.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.000049.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Any equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to High School or GED plus five (5) years of experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities, such as in utility maintenance and operations. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Type A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Air Brakes Certification, Tank and Combination Endorsements required in the Water Distribution and Sewer Collection bureaus. Utility Crew Leaders overseeing CCTV equipment and crew(s) may not be required to maintain a CDL. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. This is an Alpha I position requiring the individual to report for work regardless of the City's operational condition.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: None

Preferences:

Knowledge of water meter installation, repair, and programming
Knowledge of utility marking standards and laws
Working knowledge of the infrastructure related to a municipal water distribution system and the required maintenance practices to support the infrastructure
Experience in directing routine to complex maintenance tasks with minimal supervision
Knowledge of equipment hydraulics, pumps, generators, utility construction equipment, etc.
Knowledge of computerized work order management system
Positive, team builder

Special Instructions:

Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

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