Technician I - Park Facility Maintenance

City of Harrisonburg•Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

The City of Harrisonburg's Parks & Recreation Department is hiring a Technician I in Park Facility Maintenance to help maintain safe, attractive, and well-functioning parks, facilities, and recreational spaces. The role performs general building maintenance and repairs across carpentry, painting, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry, welding, and appliance maintenance. The position also operates and maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment; performs basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs; inspects vehicles and equipment; supports snow and ice removal; assists other skilled trades; and responds professionally to assigned work orders while accurately documenting completed work. This is a full-time position. The preferred hiring range for Technician I is $20.45–$22.50 per hour ($42,536–$46,800 annually). Applicants who do not qualify for Technician I may be considered for another department level at a rate commensurate with their qualifications. Paid on-the-job training will be provided for obtaining the required CDL. Employment is subject to satisfactory results from DOT-required alcohol and drug testing, an FMCSA Clearinghouse query, DMV record review, a job-specific physical, and a criminal background investigation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Moderate experience (1–3 years) in one of the building trades, maintenance, repair, and/or construction work; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be used.
Valid driver's license.
Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B required within six months of hire; paid on-the-job training is provided for CDL attainment.
At least 18 years of age.
Satisfactory results from required DOT/FMCSA alcohol and drug testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse query, DMV record review, job-specific physical, and criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

Perform general building maintenance and repairs, including carpentry, painting, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry, welding, and appliance maintenance.
Repair doors, windows, floors, walls, roofs, lighting, plumbing fixtures, furnishings, and other building components.
Install cabinetry, shelving, tile, ceilings, sidewalks, fixtures, and other items.
Help ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for employees and the public.
Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment.
Complete basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
Perform vehicle and equipment inspections.
Support snow and ice removal operations.
Assist other skilled trades as needed.
Respond professionally to assigned work orders and accurately document completed work.