Overview

Position Title:Athletics Maintenance Specialist I

Company:City Of Charlottesville

Location:Charlottesville, VA

Job Description:

The Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified candidates who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Completes tasks as instructed, and provides guidance to seasonal staff;
  • Completes work according to maintenance standards, and provides guidance to seasonal staff;
  • Follows safety regulations and procedures, and provides guidance to seasonal staff;
  • Independently solves problems, and actively seeks guidance when appropriate;
  • Operates power equipment engaged in complex and routine maintenance and construction projects;
  • Performs basic equipment maintenance related to area of specialization;
  • Reports issues in park facilities and grounds to ensure proper operation and/or adherence of safety regulations, and implements corrective measures;

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.)
  • At least six months of experience in a related field.
  • Possession of a valid, appropriate, driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, must be eligible to operate a City vehicle
  • May require a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment;
  • May be required to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator license with Category 3a and 3b within 18 months of hire;
  • May require VDOT Flagger certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Preference for CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Ability to follow basic written and verbal instructions; Ability to perform demanding physical work for continued periods; Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather; General knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area assigned; General knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work; General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; Skills in the use of equipment to which assigned.