Maintenance Worker I - Water Production Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4798357) Apply  Maintenance Worker I - Water Production Salary $40,960.00 - $53,862.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 012827 Department Utilities Division Water Production Opening Date 01/17/2025 Closing Date 1/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is currently seeking a Maintenance Worker I for the Water Production Division. The Maintenance Worker I will be responsible for assisting with the repair and maintenance of the Water Production system. Essential Functions Essential functions include, but are not limited to: + Digs and refills trenches and other excavations, cuts asphalt and concrete, maintains lawns. + Loads and unloads, lifts and carries tools (up to 75 pounds), equipment and chemicals. + Makes minor repairs to water production systems. + Transports material and personnel to worksites. + Climbs stairs and ladders, bends, stoops, pushes,pulls, lifts and carries up to 75 pounds, may stand for more than 8 hours. + Requires knowledge of construction equipment, materials and work tasks. + Requires ability to follow oral and written instruction. Education/Experience Work 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. No experience required. Additional Information & Requirements Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Work Location: 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. This position is designated as Essential which means you may be required to work rotating, extended, after hours, weekend and/or holiday shifts in response to emergency situations and severe weather. + 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, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than a High School Diploma + High School Diploma/GED + Associates/Vocational + Bachelor's Degree or higher + My highest level of education is not listed above 04 How many years of experience do you have working in a construction environment? + I have no related experience + I have less than 1 years experience + I have 1 - 3 years experience + I have 3 - 5 years experience + I have more than 5 years experience 05 How many years of general maintenance experience do you have? + I have no experience + I have less than 1 year experience + I have 1 - 3 years experience + I have 3 - 5 years experience + I have more than 5 years experience 06 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 07 Are you a temporary employee currently working within the Department of Utilities? + Yes + No 08 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. 09 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 10 Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk? + Yes + No 11 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 Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email