Maintenance Worker III - Water/Wastewater Operations (Utilities)

This position performs responsible semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of specialized tools; occasionally operates specialized equipment such as front-end loader, dump truck, jackhammer, tamper, and other related equipment in connection with the semi-skilled tasks assigned to the Water/Wastewater Division in the Department of Utilities. Does related work as required.Â

The preferred hiring range for a Maintenance Worker III is between $19.66 - $20.85 Hourly. ($40,892.80 - $43,368.00 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.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, 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 https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• 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:Â 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 may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

• Responsible for facilities, grounds and City infrastructure maintenance functions;Â
• May have a lead role or be responsible for construction and maintenance projects;
• Performs repairs and completes maintenance assignments;
• May be exposed to or required to use chemicals in general maintenance responsibilities;
• May serve in a lead role in skilled work and the use of hand tools and maintenance equipment;
• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with custodial, construction and maintenance operations;
• Operates vehicles as required;
• Must have the willingness and flexibility to work as a member of one or several teams or independently to complete assigned tasks;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience in the field.)
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar position as a skilled worker in the maintenance, repair and or construction activity to which assigned;
• Requires some prior experience in the operation of the equipment to which assigned.
• Must have valid VA driver's license by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166)
• Requires the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment DOT physical.
  
  

Skills:Â General knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area assigned; general knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work. Skills in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to be contacted by phone in case of emergency.

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.

Position may require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.Â

Requires the ability to perform strenuous manual labor, often under unfavorable conditions, including considerable walking, lifting, stooping and carrying.Â

Positions in the Public Utilities or Public Works Departments are subject to mandatory emergency and stand by call and with minimum response time requirements.Â

Position is subject to federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.