Posting number: 14386
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Landscape Services
Job classification: Maintenance Mechanic II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Vehicle Maintenance, Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping, Forestry
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II for the Bureau of Parks & Forestry. This is a mid-level position for the repair of portable equipment used by the Bureau Parks & Forestry. The candidate should be familiar with Zero turn mowers, pull behind mowers, and small mowers and other equipment used in landscaping operations. Main responsibilities for this position will be daily repair and preventive maintenance, tire repair and operation of a service truck as needed. The candidate should have knowledge of bench and hand held grinders, metric and standard sockets and wrenches that are used for repairing equipment. Preventative maintenance on mowers will also be a part of this job. Any small engine equipment repair experience is a plus.
Norfolk's department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents. The City of Norfolk Cemetery Fund produces annual revenues in excess of $2.5 million.
Department Hiring Salary: $46,794.34
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational and technical processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Two years' experience as maintenance mechanic.
Minimum of 1 year experience in basic mechanical repairs to landscaping equipment.
Valid Virginia Driver's License, required
Valid Virginia CDL, preferred
Work Location: 2839 Dana Street Norfolk Va. 23509
Work Hours: M-F 6:30-3:00. Work hours are subject to change
Norfolk, Virginia is a city of over 247,000 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods. It is the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, hosts the world's largest naval base, the region's international airport and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States. Norfolk neighborhoods are vibrant and inclusive places where caring neighbors want to live, invest, and participate.
The City of Norfolk operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Norfolk City Council is the legislative body of the city government. It is authorized to exercise all powers conferred upon the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the State constitution, State laws and the Charter of the City of Norfolk.
The Council establishes policy for the city, approves the budget, levies its taxes, and appoints the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Auditor, City Clerk, and the City Manager. The Council also appoints members to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions, as well as city representatives to regional and other boards and authorities. For additional information, go to www.norfolk.gov.
