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Maintenance Worker I

Salary

$40,688.00 - $46,791.20 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13602

Department

General Services

Opening Date

10/24/2025

Closing Date

11/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, 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.

The City of Norfolk’s Parking Division is an enterprise fund, which falls under the Department of General Services. The Parking Division operates over 19,000 public parking spaces located in 14 garages, 10 lots and more than 500 street spaces.

The Department of General Services is seeking to hire a Maintenance Worker I to help maintain the appearance and functionality of city parking garages. Responsibilities include performing routine maintenance tasks, cleaning the interior and exterior of garages and surrounding areas, and light construction work to ensure garages remain clean, safe, and operational.

Essential Functions

+ Perform daily cleaning of assigned areas: sweep floors, empty trash cans, wash windows and mirrors, and clean restrooms. Clean pedestrian walkways, elevator lobbies, and interior of elevators. Power sweep, vacuum, and spot clean surfaces as needed.

+ Interact positively with city employees, the public, and division staff.

+ Stand or walk for up to 8 hours; with the ability to bend, stoop, and climb stairs.

+ Move industrial size mops and cleaning equipment and lift items up to 60 pounds.

+ Work effectively in a team and follow verbal and written instructions.

+ Adhere to work schedules.

+ Prioritize assigned tasks and manage time effectively.

+ The position is subject to regular exposure to inclement and severe weather conditions.

Education/Experience

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

No experience required.

Additional Information & Requirements

+ Valid Driver's License required.

Work Schedule:

+ Friday – Tuesday 3:00PM – 11:00PM

+ 40 hours per week

+ Occasional overtime

+ 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

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

03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ Less than High School Diploma/GED

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Technical/Vocational certificate

+ Associate's Degree or above

04

How many years of experience do you have as a maintenance worker?

+ Less than 6 months of experience

+ About 6 months of experience

+ 6 months to 1 year of experience

+ More than 1 year of experience

05

The 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?

+ No

+ Yes

06

Are you capable of lifting up to 40 lbs?

+ Yes

+ No

07

This position occasionally requires repairs and cleaning of storm drains and painting. Is there any reason why you are not able to meet this requirement?

+ No

+ Yes

08

As 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?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Please 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.

12

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

13

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

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