The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for Maintenance Specialist I - Custodial Crew who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Collaboration. The preferred hiring range for this position is between $18.00 - $19.29 Hourly ($37,440.00 - $40,123.20 Annually). As of March 28, 2024, this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the City’... more details
General Summary
The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for Maintenance Specialist I - Custodial Crew who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Collaboration.
The preferred hiring range for this position is between $18.00 - $19.29 Hourly ($37,440.00 - $40,123.20 Annually).As of March 28, 2024, this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. The position also 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, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and 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. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
The Maintenance Specialist I – Custodial isresponsible for general custodial and maintenance duties associated with interior/exterior facilities, right-of-ways and other City properties. Position is key to maintaining a very effective team that follows defined schedules. Positions in this class perform responsible skilled work in the maintenance, construction, or horticultural duties in city parks, downtown mall, schools, and public recreational facilities. Performs other duties as assigned. May have supervisory duties. Reports to the Unit Supervisor, Crew Leader, or other first line supervisor.
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 will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
Operations and Safety
Completes tasks as instructed;
Completes work according to maintenance standards;
Follows safety regulations and procedures;
Independently solves simple problems, and actively seeks guidance when appropriate;
Operates basic equipment engaged in routine maintenance & construction projects;
Relationship Management
Fields citizen concerns and refers them to the proper authority when appropriate; Represents the department
Maintains a productive working relationship with peers and supervisor;
Works cooperatively and contributes with other crew members toward completing assigned tasks;
Works cooperatively and contributes with volunteers toward completing assigned tasks;
Financial Management
May participate in tracking inventory of equipment and operating supplies;
May provide input in equipment, and annual operating supply needs;
Reports to supervisor when supplies or equipment are needed;
Uses equipment and consumes operating supplies diligently;
Human Resources
Actively participates in performance evaluation system;
Positions at this level may be required to participate in training and/or may conduct training for other staff;
Self-Supervision: stays on task when left unsupervised;
Positions at this level may supervise voluntary and/or seasonal staff;
Reporting and Analysis
Follows procedures for time and attendance reporting;
Identifies operational deficiencies and suggests revisions;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Skills
Minimum Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED. If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.
At least six months of experience in a related field.
Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be eligible to operate a City vehicle. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166);
VDOT Flagger certification within 6 months of hire;
May require a Class B Commercial Driver's License within six months of employment;
May require the ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator certification;
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Ability to follow basic written and verbal instructions;
Ability to perform demanding physical work for continued periods;
Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather;
General knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area assigned;
General knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work;
General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work;
Skills in the use of equipment to which assigned
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: HEAVY WORK: Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, standy-by/on-call, emergency on-call, and/or weather-related emergency on-call.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.
The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, chemicals/hazardous waste, blood-borne pathogens, electrical hazards, extreme darkness, fumes/airborne particles and fuels.
This position also requires the regular use of or subject to vibration, ladder/step stool, traffic/roadways, driving light equipment, driving heavy equipment, driving a City vehicle, moving mechanical parts and/or confined space(s). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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.
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