Facility Maintenance Technician - Structural

Medical Marijuana
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Facility Maintenance Technician
- Structural

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PUBLIC WORKS

Division

Division PUB WORKS MAINTENANCE

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026512

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40

Work Schedule

7:30 am- 4:00 pm;
Monday-Friday.
Alpha Essential
. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location City-wide; all City Public Facilities

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R
- Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE05

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$41,544 – $55,046;
Depending on Qualifications and Experience.

Job Description

Build a Career That Makes a Difference in Chesapeake!

The City of Chesapeake Public Works Department, Facility Maintenance Division
, is accepting applications for one full-time Facility Maintenance Technician I position.

Do you enjoy working with your hands, solving practical problems, and seeing the results of a job well done? As a Facility Maintenance Technician I, you will put your skills to work helping maintain the City buildings that serve our community.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to maintain and repair structural components of City buildings, with an emphasis on carpentry and basic structural preventive maintenance
. The ideal candidate takes pride in quality workmanship, brings creativity to problem solving, and communicates effectively with others.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform routine structural maintenance, repairs, and minor construction.
• Oversee contractors performing similar work as assigned, including inspections and quality assurance.
• Repair shingle and built-up roofing systems.
• Maintain required City records and purchase materials needed to complete assigned work.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our
Benefits Brochure,
for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards
. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.

EPA , CFC license type 2, 3, or universal within 60 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally…