What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Maintenance Mechanic III - Water Production position at City of Norfolk, VA?
Salary
$41,187.00 - $54,161.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
012744
Department
Utilities
Division
Water Production
Opening Date
04/07/2025
Closing Date
4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Utility Maintenance Mechanic III in the Water Production Division. This person performs electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment, including installation, diagnosis, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Troubleshoots and makes repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment, including high voltage equipment.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Five years' experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician.
Additional Information & Requirements
Work Hours: Monday through Thursday: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
This position is designated as an 'Essential'position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.
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 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.
01
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.
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.
How many years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician do you possess?
This Position Performs Electrical And Mechanical Repairs On Equipment, Including Installation, Diagnosis, Repairs, And Preventive Maintenance. Please Select From The Following You Possess Experience In
Do you have experience performing maintenance and repairs to water treatment systems?
Please describe your experience as it relates to question five.
08
This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
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.
10
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk?
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
$41,187.00 - $54,161.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
012744
Department
Utilities
Division
Water Production
Opening Date
04/07/2025
Closing Date
4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Utility Maintenance Mechanic III in the Water Production Division. This person performs electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment, including installation, diagnosis, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Troubleshoots and makes repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment, including high voltage equipment.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to
- Maintains equipment by conducting major repairs to all air cooled compressors including repairing compressors, out front mowers, weed eaters, blowers and emergency equipment.
- Conducts minor repairs by performing daily maintenance on frequently used equipment.
- Performs related duties by conducting winter maintenance during the \"off season\", and doing minor electric work for building maintenance, turns valves to maintain water flow to the water plants. Responsible for weekly and monthly PM at the City of Norfolk Pump Stations.
- Supervises and oversees repair shop and pump stations in absence of supervisor by taking care of daily and work orders, assigning tasks, and evaluating performance.
- Performs related duties by writing specifications on equipment purchases.
- Help maintain the pipeline raw water easement and locate raw water mains repairing and replacing air valves, assist in applying chemicals to the lakes.
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Five years' experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician.
Additional Information & Requirements
- Valid Driver's License.
- Journeyman Electrical License may be required depending upon assignment.
Work Hours: Monday through Thursday: 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
This position is designated as an 'Essential'position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.
- 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 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.
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.
01
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.
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.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College (6 months or more)
- Vocational/Technical Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
How many years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician do you possess?
- I have less than 5 years
- I have 5 to 7 years of experience
- I have 8 to 10 years of experience
- I have more than 11 years of experience
This Position Performs Electrical And Mechanical Repairs On Equipment, Including Installation, Diagnosis, Repairs, And Preventive Maintenance. Please Select From The Following You Possess Experience In
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical repairs
- Preventative maintenance
- Overhauls
- Repairs to high voltage equipment
Do you have experience performing maintenance and repairs to water treatment systems?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience as it relates to question five.
08
This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
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.
10
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk?
- Yes
- No
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
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
Salary : $41,187 - $54,161
