• Journeyman - Street Maintenance

    City of Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, VA)


    

     

    Journeyman - Street Maintenance

     

    Salary

     

    $19.15 - $20.59 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Harrisonburg, VA

     

    Job Type

     

    Part-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    6819 - (July 2025)

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/10/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Continuous

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

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    Description

    Are you searching for a part-time job that allows you to use your technical skills to perform a variety of maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and construction duties? If so, the City of Harrisonburg's Journeyman position in Street Maintenance may be the right opportunity for you!

     

    This Journeyman role is a part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred hiring range of $19.15 - $20.59 per hour; however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.

     

    As a Journeyman within Public Works, you'll assist in a variety of duties depending on the department's current projects. While an essential function for this position focuses on mowing, there may be other opportunities to work in a variety of trades, including but not limited to mowing, painting, and installing and replacing various items, such as electrical equipment, wooden structures, paneling/tile/ceilings, and plumbing. Per City policy, this position is limited to no more than 1,500 hours in a 12-month period. An exact schedule will be dependent upon the selected candidate's availability in conjunction with business needs.

     

    A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the class specification (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012536?keywords=5819&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

    Minimum Qualifications

    + High school diploma or GED and minimal experience in one of the building trades. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

    + Valid driver's license.

    + At least 18 years of age by hire date required.

    + Click here to view the physical requirements for this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012536?keywords=5819&pagetype=classSpecifications)

    The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

    + DMV record review;

    + Job-specific physical; and

    + Criminal background check.

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    To Apply: To be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/10/2025)

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

     

    The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the City's website (https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/benefits-and-compensation) .