What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance Technician II position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Facility Maintenance Technician II
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
CU AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Division
CHES REGIONAL AIRPORT
Requisition Number
2026356
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
With on-call for weather and other emergencies
Hours: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
With on-call for weather and other emergencies
Work Site Location
Chesapeake Regional Airport
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE06
Pay Basis
Weekly
Advertised Salary
Annual Salary: $43,645
Job Description
Chesapeake Regional Airport is seeking an innovative and highly motivated candidate who thrives on working independently outdoors/indoors as an Airfield and Facilities Maintenance Technician. A successful candidate will have mechanical aptitude and the needed ability/skills to maintain airfield turf to specification standards, and make repairs, as necessary, to equipment, facilities, and structures that include electric bi-fold doors.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operate turf tractors.
- Make daily security checks and assessments.
- Perform periodic maintenance and repair on electric bi-fold doors.
- Maintain the current inventory of consumables.
- Problem solve independently and remain personable.
- Keep equipment usage logs.
- Daily safety inspection of fuel facility.
- Keep stormwater outfall records current.
- Occasionally expected to climb ladders.
Please note: candidate will experience jarring and bouncing while operating turf tractors and exposed to aircraft noise.
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in a construction or maintenance trade, or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
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.
DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE
No employee may report for work or perform his or her assigned duties while impaired or under the influence of marijuana or any illegal or controlled substance (drug/marijuana) or alcohol. The purpose of this policy, in accordance with Title 49, CFR, Part 29 and the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988, is to ensure that the Chesapeake Airport Authority provides all of its employees with a drug-free and alcohol-free work place.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in a construction or maintenance trade, or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
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.
DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE
No employee may report for work or perform his or her assigned duties while impaired or under the influence of marijuana or any illegal or controlled substance (drug/marijuana) or alcohol. The purpose of this policy, in accordance with Title 49, CFR, Part 29 and the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988, is to ensure that the Chesapeake Airport Authority provides all of its employees with a drug-free and alcohol-free work place.
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFYING FACTORS:
But are not limited to, the following:
- Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to any felony.
- Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor involving acts of moral turpitude (lying, cheating, and stealing).
- Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to a misdemeanor sex offense.
- Convicted of, plead guilty to, or no contest to domestic assault.
- Conviction of possession, manufacture, and/or distribution of illegal drugs, INCLUDING possession of marijuana or any cannabis derivative due to the USDOT and FAA drug free work-place policy. Use of Cocaine, LSD, PCP, or any type of hallucinogenic drug in the last five years, unless the candidate:
o (i) has successfully completed a supervised drug rehabilitation program,
o (ii) is participating in a supervised drug rehabilitation program and is no longer engaging in the illegal use of drugs.
Proof of successful completion of or active participation in a supervised drug rehabilitation program must be furnished to the Chesapeake Regional Airport or Airport Authority.
- Dishonorable discharge, Bad conduct/Misconduct discharge, and Other than Honorable discharges from military service. General and Uncharacterized discharges from military service will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Airport Certified Employee
Pilot’s License
Pilot’s License
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/17/2026
Job Close Date
Open Continuous
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The City of Chesapeake’s Department of Human Resources is serving as an advertising agent for this vacancy. Screening and selection will be handled by the Chesapeake Regional Airport Authority. Questions concerning the requisition or application status should be directed to the Chesapeake Regional Airport Authority by calling 757-432-8110 .
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 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
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Hearing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Talking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
100 HP Turf maintenance tractor with 15 ft. rotary cutter
35 HP tractor with 5 ft. rotary brush cutter
Zero-turn turf mower
Push mower
Line trimmer
Chainsaw
Shovel
Basic mechanic’s hand tools
35 HP tractor with 5 ft. rotary brush cutter
Zero-turn turf mower
Push mower
Line trimmer
Chainsaw
Shovel
Basic mechanic’s hand tools
Protective Equipment Required
Climbing harness
Face shield
Hearing protection
Gloves
Face shield
Hearing protection
Gloves
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
S = Seasonally
Electrical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
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
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
W = Several Times Per Week
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
M = Several Times Per Month
Primary Work Location
Shop, Vehicle, Outdoors
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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
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
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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
Continuously- 2/3 or more 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)
Yes. Part time staff are available to assist
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $43,645