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Athletic Field and Playground Maintenance - Maintenance Mechanic I

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Athletic Field and Playground Maintenance - Maintenance Mechanic I

Salary

$40,959.61 - $68,433.26 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13543

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Landscape Services

Opening Date

10/06/2025

Closing Date

11/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to join our Athletics and Playground crews. This position performs maintenance to grounds by repairing and maintaining athletic fields, painting and marking athletic fields, removing and installing football, soccer, and field hockey goals; renovating, refinishing, repairing and painting playground equipment and hard-court surfaces, installation of playground mulch and sand, maintain dugouts and bleachers, performing minor concrete repairs/installations and some carpentry skills. Successful candidate will be required to obtain a Virginia Pesticide License within 6 months of employment and have a valid driver’s license..

Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Departmental Starting Salary Range: $41,231 - $43,292

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Performs maintenance to grounds by installing and removing fences, maintaining athletic fields, renovating, refinishing and painting playground equipment and hard-court surfaces, laying mulch and sand, maintaining boat ramps, patching asphalt roads, performing minor concrete work and setting up ladders and scaffolding.

+ 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 system, 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.

+ Provides support for special events and exhibits by running power to exhibits and lighting, building small sheds, shipping containers, ramps and signs, setting up and dismantling tents, posters, signs, chairs, lights, tables, platforms, stages, games, bleachers and fencing, cleaning, fabricating and setting up parade floats, 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, checking in visiting ships, taking meter readings and distributing information to ship personnel, operating computer software and hardware and making information panels.

+ Inspects, repairs, maintains, and installs playground equipment.

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

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

One year of experience as a building helper or apprentice.

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30am - 3:00 pm, work hours are subject to change.

+ 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.

01

The 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.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Vocational/Technical Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

03

What types of tasks have you performed and what types of equipment have you used in your past work experience?

04

Give an example of a time you worked with others to achieve a common goal.

05

What sports have you been involved with from playing to coaching and setting up athletic fields?

06

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you currently have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you currently have a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

10

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

11

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title, and your relationship to the employee. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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