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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Maintenance Specialist, Senior to maintain and repair City property, equipment, and facilities through the performance of semi-skilled and skilled labor and technical work. This position will provide specialized, skilled general maintenance based on assignment to a City department or maintenance function. The incumbent may serve as lead workers or first-level maintenance supervisors over a small crew, typically reporting to a second level maintenance supervisor who oversees multiple crews. Work may include providing lead direction to work crews or teams including establishing schedules and making assignments; reviewing/inspecting work products; training employees; assisting lower level staff with complex tasks; making performance evaluation recommendations; gathering maintenance data; maintaining and updating databases; maintaining files and records; preparing reports; monitoring maintenance requirements; and making repair recommendations.

Incumbents assigned to hazardous materials oversee crews and perform repairs and maintenance of hazardous chemical metering equipment, boilers, water treatment equipment, and corrosion control chemical dosing equipment.

Additionally, as assigned, the incumbent may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. The incumbent may also supervise paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to

Lead, perform and assist with skilled maintenance work, levee inspections, gat inspections and closures
Operate and man pumping stations during flood events
Collect daily vehicle inspections for supervisor
Maintain updated data on canal maintenance, flood events and pesticide records
Required to set up safety work zones in heavy traffic areas and perform equipment repairs as needed
May assist with performance evaluations, gathering maintenance data, maintaining up-to-date databases, maintaining files and records and preparing reports
Assist with scheduling work assignments, identifying maintenance needs and keeping records on crew activities

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call, as needed

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree preferred
Five years of progressive experience in the assigned technical field
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department ) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
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
Positions in tree maintenance require ISA certification (International Society of Arboriculture) and pesticide certification
Positions in hazardous materials require certification for handling refrigerants

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Pesticide Certificate

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

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

People management, supervising/leading crews
Local codes and ordinances
Principles of boiler operations and maintenance
Material Safety Data Sheets
Forecasting and planning
HVAC principles
Conveyor systems
Natural gas systems
Natural gas service installation
Methods of tree removal and maintenance

Skills (some combination of the following):

Effective oral/written communication
Operating heavy equipment such as bucket trucks
Mathematical calculations
Computer proficiency including GIS systems
Operating commercial equipment
Budgeting
People Management
Customer Service
Documenting
Plumbing
Carpentry

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Work autonomously
Self-manage
Problem solve
Communicate with diverse populations with differing needs

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 stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. 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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