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Maintenance Mechanic II

Salary

$41,503.00 - $47,728.45 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12188

Department

General Services

Opening Date

06/11/2024

Closing Date

6/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

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.

General Services Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 250 city government facilities including: City Hall, Public Safety Building (Jail), Norfolk Consolidated Courts Complex, entertainment venues such as the Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, Attucks Theater, the Virginia Zoo; a cruise terminal, all police and fire stations, recreation centers; pools and numerous city office buildings. The Division is staffed with 98 employees responsible for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, carpentry, elevators, roofing, moves and relocations of city employees, finance, and administrative functions.

The Department of General Services is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II for the Facility Maintenance Division. The Maintenance Mechanic II will perform preventative maintenance on HVAC system components including commercial boilers, chillers, and air handler units along with making small repairs to building components and fixtures.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on air handler units, roof top units, split AC units, and all associated equipment:

• change filters and belts

• check bolts, pulleys, motors, and pumps

• lubricate bearings

• clean equipment and clear drain lines and pans

Repair and/or replace HVAC system components pertaining to commercial boilers, chillers, and air handler units:

• pumps

• motors

• valves

• switches

• transformers

• connections

• belts

• pulleys

• filters

Become familiar with the HVAC systems of assigned buildings to be able to coordinate needed program adjustments, repairs, or changes with Operating Engineers.

Keep mechanical spaces clean and clear of clutter/debris in all assigned buildings.

Perform safety preventative maintenance by inspecting fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.

Repair or replace plumbing fixtures, lighting, and various building components.

Repair, install, and/or move modular furniture system components, file cabinets, partitions, and other office case goods.

Obtain estimates for materials and/or services and submit for purchase order by following procurement procedure.

Use a work order management application (Facility Dude) to update assigned work orders with labor hours and materials used.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational and technical processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Required:

• Two years of experience as maintenance mechanic.

Preferred:

• Experience performing preventative maintenance on commercial HVAC systems.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver's License required. A DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire.

• This position is designated as Essential and will be required to report to work during City

closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies.

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

  03

  Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED

• Some College/Vocational Courses/Apprenticeship Training

• Associate Degree or higher

• Vocational School Graduate

• Apprenticeship Completed

  04

  Please indicate the years of experience you have using preventative maintenance or HVAC maintenance programs.

• No experience

• Less than 2 years of experience

• 2 to 3 years of experience

• 4 to 5 years of experience

• 6 or more years of experience

  05

  Please indicate which of the following HVAC maintenance items you are proficient in: (Select all that apply)

• checking bolts, pulleys, motors, and pumps

• lubricating bearings

• repairing or replacing pumps or motors

• repairing or replacing valves

• repairing or replacing switches

• replacing belts

• replacing pulleys

• replacing filters,clearing drain lines and pan

• cleaning equipment

• none of the above

  06

  Please indicate the years of experience you have in facility maintenance and repair.

• No experience

• Less than 2 years of experience

• 2 to 3 years of experience

• 4 to 5 years of experience

• 6 or more years of experience

  07

  Please indicate which of the following building maintenance items you are proficient in: (Select all that apply)

• Replacing spigots and fixtures

• Locating and repairing drain leaks or clearing lines for overflows

• Replacing electrical wall outlets

• Changing light fixtures and bulbs

• Replacing door locks, closures, and handles

• Adjusting doors for proper closure

• none of the above

  08

  Please indicate the years of experience you have in large organization facility HVAC preventative maintenance. A large organization may be defined as a public or private school system, university, hospital, or other municipality.

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1-2 years of experience

• 3-4 years of experience

• 5 or more years of experience

• No experience

  09

  Do you have a valid driver's license? If yes, a DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire.

• Yes

• No

  10

  This position is designated as Essential and is required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

• Yes

• No

  12

  Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

  13

  Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

  14

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

  Required Question

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