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Maintenance Mechanic I - Sheriff's Office

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Maintenance Mechanic I - Sheriff's Office

Salary

$41,231.00 - $68,956.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Constitutional

Job Number

13546

Department

Sheriff and Jail

Opening Date

10/02/2025

Closing Date

10/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk Sheriff's Office (https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6131175.careers?TrackId=[MyTrackingId]&ApplyToJob=738455040)

The Norfolk Sheriff's Office is your trusted partner in public safety. We provide essential services to our community, including running the Norfolk City Jail, courthouse security, and crime prevention programs. Our team is dedicated to serving with integrity, respect, and compassion and has a commitment to public safety, public service, and public trust. The Norfolk Sheriff's Office meets the highest professional law enforcement standards by consistently winning accreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This position is responsible for performing maintenance to buildings and grounds, performing repairs and preventative maintenance to equipment, and interior building maintenance. The Maintenance Mechanic is integral to ensuring the safety and upkeep of our facilities.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $41,231 - $68,956

To apply, visit the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office (https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6131175.careers?TrackId=[MyTrackingId]&ApplyToJob=738455040) employment page

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Performs maintenance to buildings and grounds by repairing trellises, installing and removing fences, maintaining athletic fields, renovating, refinishing, patching asphalt roads, performing minor concrete work and setting up ladders and scaffolding.

+ Performs repairs and preventive maintenance to equipment by changing belts on air handler units and smokeexhaust fans, cleaning and servicing small chiller units, cleaning, painting and performing electrical repairs,inspecting changing or replacing blades, tires, belts, hoses, oil, lubrication and filters, welding, performing testsand safety inspections, maintaining tires, rims and bearings, sharpening, repairing and replacing blades, ensuringproper operation of equipment, repainting, inspecting heavy equipment and delivering and collecting equipment.

+ Performs interior building maintenance by performing minor plumbing tasks, repairing, painting and replacing doors, windows, locks, roofs, ceilings, walls and floors, assisting in replacing light switches, ballasts, wall outlets and bulbs, cleaning and servicing HVAC units, monitoring and inputting digital management systems, repairing damage done by removal of exhibits, patching holes, installing wallboards, toilets, sinks and water fountains, repairing leaks, removing and replacing faucets and gaskets, replacing or modifying drain systems/supply systems, unclogging drains, maintaining sand filters and related pond equipment, installing breakers, running conduit or flex, building shelves and platforms, repairing and fabricating cabinets, installing doors and moldings and preparing and painting walls and surfaces.

+ Setting up and dismantling, transporting barricades, hanging banners, blocking off parking lots, setting up power, sound systems and podiums, painting, plastering and constructing temporary walls and office spaces, repairing and replacing ceiling tiles, broken bricks, and floor tiles, installing door locks, unloading and transporting displays, repairing bleachers and benches and assisting the welding and carpenter shop.

+ Performs other duties by performing inventory, responding to fire alarms and determining course of action.

+ Performs maintenance support for the emergency response team, which responds for removal of ice, snow andstorm debris.

+ Work environment is within the correctional facility and involves direct contact with inmates. Work week and hoursare standard, but minor adjustments should be expected. Position will include performing on-call duties on arotating basis.

+ Performs related duties as required by the Norfolk Sheriff's Office.

Education/Experience

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to high school or equivalency.

One year as a Maintenance Worker, or successful completion of the Operations Apprentice program based on assignment.

For civilian applicants, a valid driver's license is preferred; however, in lieu of a valid driver's license, civilian applicants must have a valid state identification card. Should an essential function of the job present a need for the civilian employee to operate a city vehicle a valid driver's license from their legal state of residency, will be required.

Additional Information & Requirements

Work requires:

+ The ability to read work orders.

+ The ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

+ The ability to write time sheets, and supply requisitions.

+ The occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, volunteers or temporary employees

+ Normal tasks require use of definite procedures, with little deviation. Work requires little analysis or judgement.

+ Contacts others within the organization. These contacts may involve similar work units or departments within NSO which may be involved in decision making or providing approval or decision-making authority for purchases or projects.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:

Norfolk Sheriff’s Office (https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6131175.careers?TrackId=[MyTrackingId]&ApplyToJob=738455040)

+ Regular 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.

+ Special 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.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If 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.

If 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.

+ The 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.

NOTE:

The 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.

Non-City

Positions 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.

Employer

City of Norfolk

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