Maintenance Technician, Senior*
About the role
The Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Technician, Senior. This role maintains and makes repairs for the City of Richmond’s parks, trails, cemeteries, and facilities through skilled labor and technical work. Incumbents will serve as lead over an assigned work crew and provide training to entry-level, seasonal, and temporary staff.
The anticipated hiring range is $48,048 - $50,686.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment, power and hand tools
- Perform park maintenance including mowing, weed eating, table, bench & shelter repairs & maintenance, ball field maintenance, snow removal, fence repair & installation, general landscaping, trail construction and maintenance, volunteer coordination, tree & shrub care, rigging, truck and trailer hauling, trash, litter, debris and recycling removal, and basic carpentry
- Conduct facilities maintenance including cleaning, repairs, and painting
- Determine repairs necessary on faulty equipment and make repairs as needed or notify proper maintenance personnel
- Assist maintenance personnel in other classifications, such as plumbers and electricians, in performing their duties
- Prepare and present reports, maintain work order logs
- Provide park guests with friendly and professional customer service, useful information, and recommendations for safe park and facility usage
- Assess and identify repair needs and recommend action
- Provide maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and parts
- Operate assigned light and heavy equipment, machinery, or shop equipment
- Maintain records and inventory; recommend equipment and supply purchases
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas, tools, and equipment
- Ensure safe use of hazardous materials and chemicals; adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and at least 18 years old
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear, accurate, and understandable manner
- Ability to recognize conditions that may jeopardize personal safety
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to supervise and evaluate staff
- Experience using Microsoft Office to include Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Demonstrated skill in timely, accurate, and excellent record keeping
- Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks, and find creative solutions
- Basic familiarity with City of Richmond Parks and Facilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) or more years of work experience in parks and/or community facilities
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to acquire within 90 days of hiring
- Certified Playground Inspector or ability to acquire within 90 days of hiring
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience with community/volunteer engagement
Benefits
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
Pay
The anticipated hiring range is $48,048 - $50,686.
Working Conditions
Environmental Hazards
- Exposure to travel within and outside the City of Richmond
- Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.
- Atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation
- Inadequate lighting; intense noise
- Environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment
Physical Requirements
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints. Essential duties require:
- Regularly: talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions
- Frequently: climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift
- Occasionally: stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel
This classification is considered medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.