Maintenance Worker InnPrint ( Worker InnSalarynn$40,688.00 AnnuallynnLocationnnNorfolk, VAnnJob TypennPermanent Full-timennJob Numbernn11608nnDepartmentnnGeneral ServicesnnDivisionnnParkingnnOpening Datenn11/21/2024nnClosing Datenn12/5/2024 11:59 PM EasternnnDescriptionnnBenefitsnnQuestionsnnDescriptionnnNorfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.nnThe City of Norfolk's Department of General Services – Parking is currently looking to hire a Maintenance Worker I to assist in maintaining the aesthetics and operability of city parking facilities.nnEssential FunctionsnnEssential Function:nnThis is manual labor work in the upkeep and maintenance of the city parking facilities. Work involves performing general maintenance and light-construction in parking, lots, garages, and surrounding areas. This position also maintains parking meters.nnResponsibilities include but are not limited to:nnDaily cleans assigned areas; sweeps floors, dumps trashcans; washes windows and mirrors; and scrubs restrooms.nnCleans walkways and areas around buildings.nnSweeps, vacuums, and spot cleans surfaces as necessary.nnMust be able to interact in a friendly and helpful manner with other employees, the public, staff, and others.nnMust be able to stand/walk for periods up to 8 hours; bend; stoop; and climb ladders, and stairs.nnMust be able to move industrial size mops and cleaning equipment and be able to lift equipment, materials, and supplies up to 60 pounds.nnMust be able to work in a team environment and be able to follow instructions both orally and in writing.nnMust be able to read and follow work schedules.nnRequires full range of hearing, peripheral and night vision, and color/depth perception.nnMay require regular exposure to inclement and severe weather conditions.nnMaintains parking meters by installing and removing, cleaning up in and around meter boxes and vaults, breaking down discarded meters, preparing meters to be reutilized and rebuilding, retesting meters, and collecting revenue from meters.nnEducation/ExperiencennWork requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.nnNo experience required.nnAdditional Information & RequirementsnnValid Driver's License preferred, not required.nnWork Location: 112 W. City Hall Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510nnWork Schedule:nnMon-Fri 12:00am-8:30amnnTues-Sat 12:00am-8:30amnnAll Positions start Day Shift (Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm), the first 2 weeks to complete training and Onboarding requirements, before being moved to Night Shift schedules.nnSigning Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.nnRegular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.nnSpecial project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.nnTemporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.nnRetirementnnIf you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.nnIf you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.nnThe Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.nnNOTE:nnThe benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.nnNon-CitynnPositions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.nn01nnThe following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.nnI understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.nn02nnIf you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."nn03nnPlease select the highest level of education you have completed.nnLess than High School Diploma/GEDnnHigh School Diploma/GEDnnAssociate's DegreennBachelor's Degreenn04nnHow many years of experience do you have as a maintenance worker?nnLess than 6 months of experiencennAbout 6 months of experiencenn6 months to 1 year of experiencennMore than 1 year of experiencenn05nnThe duties of this position include the use of garage equipment such as sweepers, pressure washers and walk behind billy goats. Is there any reason why you are unable to operate the noted equipment?nnYesnnNonn06nnIf the answer to the previous question is "Yes", please describe your experience. Enter N/A if your answer was "No".nn07nnAre you capable of lifting up to 40 lbs?nnYesnnNonn08nnThis position occasionally requires repairs and cleaning of storm drains and painting. Is there any reason why you are not able to meet this requirement?nnYesnnNonn09nnIf the answer to the previous question is "Yes", please describe your experience. Enter N/A if your answer was "No".nn10nnAs a Maintenance Worker I, you will be expected to work during inclement weather, select holidays, and emergency events. Are you willing to fulfill this requirement?nnYesnnNonn11nnOccasionally you will be required to work various shifts, including late nights, and weekends. Are you willing to work various shifts when requested?nnYesnnNonn12nnDo you have a valid driver's license?nnYesnnNonn13nnDo you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?nnYesnnNonn14nnPlease provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.nn15nnAre you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?nnYes - I am a current City of Norfolk EmployeennYes - I am a previous City of Norfolk EmployeennNo - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employeenn16nnPlease indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)nnI am not a VeterannnI am a VeterannnI am a Disabled VeterannnRequired QuestionnnAgencynnCity of NorfolknnApplynnPlease verify your email address Verify Email