Maintenance Mechanic II

City of Norfolk, VA • Norfolk, VA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Norfolk Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring for a Maintenance Mechanic II to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment used by the Bureau of Parks and Urban Forestry.  This is a mid-level position responsible for daily repair and preventive maintenance, tire repair and operation of a service truck as needed. Norfolk's department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents. Department Hiring Salary: $41,503

Requirements

• Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational and technical processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Two years' experience as maintenance mechanic.
• Valid Virginia Driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Zero turn mowers, pull behind mowers, and small mowers and other equipment used in landscaping operations.
• Knowledge of bench and hand held grinders, metric and standard sockets and wrenches that are used for repairing equipment.
• Repair and maintenance skills highly preferred.
• Virginia CDL, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair portable equipment such as zero-turn mowers, pull behind mowers, small mowers, and other equipment used in landscaping operations.
• Performs preventative maintenance of equipment by repairing electrical equipment and tools, maintaining and repairing portable equipment and vehicles, inspecting, cleaning and changing air, fuel and oil filters, belts, hoses, coolants, oil and lubrication, sharpening blades, testing and repairing hydraulic, electrical and safety systems, inspecting and repairing frames, performing service calls, diagnosing problems, overhauling and rebuilding engines, inspecting, repairing and installing equipment, welding, lubricating equipment, changing switches, belts, and hoses on vacuum and scrubber, setting out transformers and delivering and collecting equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees