Overview

Position Title:Athletics Maintenance Specialist II

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:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency required;
  • At least of two years 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;
  • Required to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator license with Category 3a and 3b within 6 months of hire;
  • May require VDOT Flagger certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Preference for CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Preference for supplemental college level or technical/vocational school course work in related subjects;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions Ability to keep records of repair, service, or maintenance operations Ability to perform demanding physical work for continued periods Ability to prioritize tasks Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather; Extensive knowledge of the maintenance, repair and of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; Comprehensive knowledge of the safe use and operation and mechanical equipment required in the work.