Maintenance Technician, Senior - Facilities

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Technician, Senior with the Facilities Division. This position will provide electrical services to all General Services Buildings to include John Marshall Courts, Main Street Station, and City Hall. City of Richmond Public Works employees who work in this class are considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during declared emergencies and major weather events.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Three (3) years of experience, based on assignment
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Carpentry such as bridges, boardwalks, fences, etc.
Chemicals and chemical reactions
Commercial mowing equipment
Comprehensive knowledge of park lands and the recreational opportunities provided within each parcel
Electronic databases and related software applications such Trafx Datanet GIS and Wayfinding
High tension rigging systems and hoisting mechanisms, including winches and grip hoists, as well as their various safe applications
Infrastructures
Local environmental science knowledge such as trees, biology, hydrology, geology, etc.
Tools
Small engine repair
Small equipment such as blowers, weed eaters, mowers, etc.
Storm water maintenance
Trail construction, design, and maintenance
Usage of various tools
Closing work orders
Communicating knowledge of park lands and recreational opportunities to the public effectively
Communicating with various internal and external departments
Completing administrative supervisory duties and various paperwork
Conducting inventory checks
Determining when to involve local law enforcement or EMS personnel based on user behavior
Ensuring vehicles are in good working order
Excavating underground structures and pipelines
Helping employees in skilled trades
Maintaining a safe and clean environment for play
Maintaining equipment and machinery
Managing effectively a variety of volunteer groups ranging in size from 5-150
Managing limited time effectively for the greatest task completion rate
Possessing carpentry skills for building and repairing a variety of park structures
Pulling and parking trailers
Removing snow when necessary
Responding to emergency events
Setting up job sites with cones/signs
Stocking vehicle with necessary supplies
Understanding a variety of user groups and their patterns including their likely use, location, and times of use
Using and operating various equipment safety and correctly such as tractors with batwings, constructions vehicles, vacuums, pressure sprayers, paving equipment, hand grinders, back hoes, chain saws, woodshop tools, etc.
Using radios and phones
Using chemicals properly
Physical dexterity
Work with vendors
Problem solve
Self-motivate
Communicate
Manage time effectively

Responsibilities

Performing Preventive maintenance and repair to various types of mechanical and plumbing equipment
Assisting maintenance personnel in other classifications, such as plumbers, HVAC Technicians, and electricians, in performing their duties
Operate power equipment as necessary in performance of tasks
Performing installations and repairs, carpentry
Determining repairs necessary on faulty equipment and makes repairs when necessary
Maintaining log of work orders
Performing snow and ice removal
Performing other related duties as required