What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics Maintenance Specialist IV position at City of Charlottesville, VA?

Salary : $55,120.00 - $66,560.00 Annually

Location : Charlottesville, VA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time

Job Number : 240800040

Department : Parks and Recreation

Division : Parks Division

Opening Date : 10 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : N / A

General Summary

The Aquatics Maintenance Specialist IV position functions as part of a team responsible for managing the maintenance and / or construction duties for the City's aquatic facilities including indoor pools, outdoor pools, and spray parks, including but not limited to overseeing all aspects of facility maintenance related to pool maintenance and assurance of water quality standards. This position is essential to maintaining an extremely effective team that follows defined work schedules AND requires highly specialized skills and certifications. May supervise staff consisting of other Maintenance Specialists, seasonal staff, and volunteers. Reports to a Management Specialist I or II or Deputy Director.

The preferred hiring amount is between $26.50 - $32.00 Hourly ($55,120.00 - $66,560.00 Annually). As of March 28, 2024, this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the City's Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34 a month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education / training opportunities.

For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

NOTE : This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled andmay close at any time.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Operations and Safety

Accountable for equipment maintenance related to area of specialization;

Accountable for the requisition, storage, application, disposal of hazardous materials including pesticides, fertilizers and other turf care products;

Accountable for the safe and proper operation of basic and advanced equipment engaged in routine maintenance and construction projects

Compiles and retains operational and safety records that comply with federal, state and City regulatory and safety standards;

Conducts inspections of projects and work in progress and upon completion.

Directs and is engaged in the work of assigned crews, and interprets construction plans;

Ensures that subordinates are aware of and follow all safety regulations and procedures;

Ensures that subordinates are aware of and meet maintenance standards

Inspects park facilities and grounds for safety hazards and operational deficiencies, recommends improvements and initiates corrective measures;

May review and oversee the work of contractors or vendors;

Resolves issues in the field as they occur;

Human Resource Management

Actively participates in performance evaluation system;

Assists in conducting assessment interviews to determine appropriate placement based on interests, skills and abilities of seasonal staff and volunteers;

Efficiently and effectively allocates human resources in response to unforeseen circumstances;

Efficiently and effectively allocates human resources in the implementation of adopted maintenance plan;

Identifies staff that would benefit from off-site training;

Leads or participates in the hiring process for subordinate staff, following established guidelines;

Plans, schedules, conducts and documents specialized on-site staff training;

Schedules and dispatches crews and oversees the daily activities of a medium to large staff;

Financial Management

Accountable for all purchases made by subordinate staff;

Accountable for inventory of equipment and operating supplies;

Adheres to revenue and expense limits, goals and guidelines for specialized areas of supervision;

Allocates equipment and operating supplies effectively and efficiently;

Assists in the development of budget justifications for capital equipment, staffing and annual operating supplies;

Forecasts needed equipment and supplies, and makes purchase requisition in order to maintain inventory;

Relationship Management

Advises residents of City responsibility; analyzes and responds to citizen requests and complaints; initiates corrective actions; Represents the department in a positive way;

Efficiently and effectively utilizes available volunteer resources to supplement the efforts of existing staff;

Interfaces with volunteers and program staff to determine extent of program need for volunteers;

Maintains a positive working relationship with subordinates, and manages conflict effectively;

Maintains a positive working relationship with supervisor;

Monitors overall volunteer program effectiveness and promotes effective working relationships with program staff to maximize successful volunteer experiences;

Responds, prioritizes, and initiates action to inter-departmental complaints and work requests; Represents the department in a positive way;

Works interactively with other supervisory staff to ensure proper and efficient use of resources;

Reporting and Analysis

Accountable for time and attendance reports and accident reports for subordinate staff;

Completes and submits various financial, administrative and statistical reports;

Evaluates data from daily operations and identifies deficiencies, recommends revisions, and implements recommendations using innovative strategies;

Maintains records of maintenance / repair requests, inspections, and evaluations;

Strategic Management

Assists in development of maintenance standards and plans;

Assists in the development of project plans;

Assists in the development of short, medium, and long term goals and objectives;

Identifies areas for improvement;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications :

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

At least three (3) years of experience in a field related.

At least two (2) years of experience in a lead / supervisory position.

Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be eligible to operate a City vehicle. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit ).

Required to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification within department established timeframe.

Required to obtain Certified Pool Operator Certification within department established timeframe.

Basic or Advanced knowledge of plumbing and electrical trades.

Preferred Qualifications :

Five (5) years of related experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships

Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions

Ability to give detailed written and verbal instructions

Ability to keep records of repair, service, or maintenance operations

Ability to perform demanding physical work for continued periods

Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks

Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather

Basic skills within the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor : HEAVY WORK : Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and / or up to 50 lbs. frequently and / or up to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, standy-by / on-call, emergency on-call, and / or weather-related emergency on-call.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.

The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, chemicals / hazardous waste, blood-borne pathogens, electrical hazards, extreme darkness, fumes / airborne particles and fuels.

This position also requires the regular use of or subject to vibration, ladder / step stool, traffic / roadways, driving light equipment, driving heavy equipment, driving a City vehicle, moving mechanical parts and / or confined space(s). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Updated July 1, 2022

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and / or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

1. LEAVE :

Vacation :

3.09 hours accrued biweekly0 -

3.85 hours accrued biweekly3 -

4.62 hours accrued biweekly5 -

5.40 hours accrued biweekly10 -

6.16 hours accrued biweekly15 -

6.93 hours accrued biweekly20 -

7.70 hours accrued biweekly25 years

Sick :

4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation

Holidays :

14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)

2. INSURANCE :

Aetna Medical -

Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire :

HMO : $0 premium for employee only coverage

POS 1 : Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay

POS 2 : Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay

Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)

Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)

Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)

Dental (Delta Dental)

No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.

Diagnosis and Preventive100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%

Primary$50 deductible, 80 / 20

Prosthetic & Complex Restorative$50 deductible, 50 / 50

1,500 maximum annual benefit

1,000 Orthodontic Benefit

MetLife Vision Plan : Optional

Employee only coverage : $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.

Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;

130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

Life :

Two times annual salary (paid by the City)

Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)

AFLAC : Optional

Cancer / accident / short term disability / intensive care insurance (paid by employee)

Long Term Disability

Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)

3. RETIREMENT : The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.

Pension :

Choose from two options :

A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that : the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)

Supplemental :

Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution

4. OTHER BENEFITS :

Flexible Spending Accounts :

Health Care Expenses

Dependent Care Expenses

Parking / Mass Transit Expenses

Parking Subsidy of $50 per month

Wellness Programs :

Gym Reimbursement Program

Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots

Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes

Weight Watchers at Work

Bike Commuter Program :

Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses

Employee Assistance Program :

A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

Tuition Reimbursement Program :

Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

Please select your highest level of education and or training. (Your response must match the information provided in your online application.)

A Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduation from a vocational, trade, or technical college.

High School Diploma or GED.

A combination of Work Experience, Training, and Education equivalent to a High School Diploma or Ged.

None of the above.

How many years of work experience do you have related to Aquatic Facility / Pool Maintenance? (Your response must match the information provided in your online application.)

Less than three (3) years.

Three (3) to less than five (5) years.

Five (5) years or greater.

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in a lead / supervisory position?

This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record.Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and / or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

Do you currently posses a valid CPR and First Aid Certification or have the ability to obtain one within the first three months of hire?

Yes; I currently posses a valid CPR and First Aid Certification.

No; However, I have the ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within the first three months of hire.

No; I do not have a valid CPR and First Aid certification nor am I willing to obtain them.

Do you currently posses a valid Certified Pool Operator Certification or have the ability to obtain one within the first three months of hire?

Yes; I currently posses a valid Certified Pool Operator Certification.

No; However, I have the ability to obtain a valid Certified Pool Operator Certification within the first three months of hire.

No; I don't have a valid Certified Pool Operator Certification nor do I have the ability to obtain one.

To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

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