Maintenance Technician

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Description

The Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Technician (Trails). This job class maintains and makes repairs for the City of Richmond’s parks, specialized equipment, and facilities through the performance of skilled labor and technical work.

Incumbents will serve as crew members under the guidance of Labor Crew Chief and Tech Senior. Work may include assessing and identifying repair needs and recommending action; providing maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and parts; operating assigned light and heavy equipment, machinery, or shop equipment; maintaining records and inventory; recommending equipment and supply purchases; maintaining cleanliness of work areas, tools, and equipment; ensuring safe use of hazardous materials and chemicals; adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Operating heavy equipment, power and hand tools
• Park maintenance may include mowing, weed eating, table, bench and shelter repairs, and maintenance, ball field maintenance, snow removal, fence repair and installation, general landscaping, trail construction and maintenance, volunteer coordination, tree care, sawyer work, rigging, truck and trailer hauling, trash, litter and recycling removal, and basic carpentry
• Facilities maintenance including cleaning, repairs, and painting
• Determining repairs necessary on faulty equipment and making repairs as needed or notifying proper maintenance personnel to handle repairs
• Assisting maintenance personnel in other classifications, such as plumbers and electricians, in performing their duties
• Preparing and presenting reports, maintaining work order logs
• Assisting park guests with a friendly presence, useful information, recommendations for recreation and navigation
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED or specialized vocational training
• Two years of maintenance experience related to assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• 1 year work experience in parks and/or community facilities or related field
• Experience with community/volunteer engagement

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
• Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Basic math
• Basic/standard repairs and maintenance applications
• Chemicals and their commercial and industrial applications
• Commercial mowing equipment
• Machine safety procedures, including "lock-out tag-out"
• Specific knowledge related to area of responsibility such as paint applications, paint removal, application of dry wall, playground safety, playground inspection, etc.
• Variety of hand and power tools needed for various circumstances
• Usage and safe operation of various equipment and tools
• Various plants and fauna for safety reasons
• Mechanics

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Breaking down and rebuilding equipment
• Cleaning area of responsibility
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Conducting snow removal
• Ensuring equipment is in safe working order, cleaned, and well maintained
• Leading a crew and keeping them safe
• Mixing and pouring concrete properly if area of focus
• Navigating work area
• Performing minor repairs and replacing damaged equipment
• Performing routine or heavy cleaning
• Reading a tape measure and a diagram
• Reading and writing
• Setting up and assisting with special events
• Using and operating equipment such as tractors, backhoes, hand tools, power tools, weed eaters, dump trucks, etc.

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Follow standard procedures and established practices
• Physical dexterity
• Be patient
• Problem solve
• Work with others, including in a strenuous work environment

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, finger, feel, and hear; and occasionally crouch, crawl, and talk. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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