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Building Maintenance Mechanic

City of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026
Performs difficult skilled work utilizing specialized trade skills in the repair and maintenance of various City buildings, parks and related equipment, by performing the following duties.


This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits ($26/month employee-only cost). For more information about working for the City and the competitive benefits, please click here

An acceptable driving record according to City Driving Criteria is required.  

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• Supervises, diagnoses, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on building related components and equipment such as heating, ventilation and air condition equipment, to include controls, heat pumps, thermostats, fans, chillers, air handlers, etc.;
• Performs plumbing repairs on water fountains, restroom fixtures, hot water heaters, domestic water lines, sewer lines, swimming pool pumps, chlorinators, etc.;
• Performs work on electrical components to include repair, replacement and additions of breakers, fixtures, ballast, receptacles, motors, etc.;
• Climbs poles and repairs sports lighting system on ball fields, tennis courts, etc.;
• Performs skilled structural repairs;
• Performs rough and finished carpentry work on buildings and facilities;
• Repairs and replaces roofs;
• Repairs masonry, block, brick and concrete surfaces;
• Repairs windows, doors and frames;
• Repairs office furniture and fixtures;
• Repairs and paints interior and exterior of buildings and equipment;
• Responds to emergency calls, including snow removal;
• Maintains records and logs, and prepares reports;
• Maintains City's building fire extinguishers via inspection, replacement, recharging and code conformity;
• Maintains City's election equipment via election set-ups, certifications, machine repairs and up keep, and offering repair service on election days;
• Responsible for maintenance of department's tool room, paint room, and first aid supplies;
• Maintains various City building time clocks, City Council chamber clocks, and the City Museum clock.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Other duties provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery

SUPERVISORY DUTIES
• May oversee work of lesser skilled staff on specific jobs.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and considerable experience in skilled building repairs and maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable record according to City criteria.

Possession of Commercial Driver's License(CDL) or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.

Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.

Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.  May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

 

Salary : $41,600 - $61,131

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