Maintenance Technician
City of Richmond, Richmond, VA, United States
Maintenance Technician
The City of Richmond, Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill this position in the Department of Transportation. The incumbent will be responsible for installing small line pavement markings, including crosswalks, school zones, stop bars, and rail‑road crossings.
Performing, assigning and maintaining tasks to assistants/helpers; supervising work to ensure standards are met.
Generating work orders, maintaining records and work order files.
Performing technical work in the operation of equipment related to street striping with the application of paint and thermoplastic street markings.
Performing routine maintenance for assigned equipment.
Maintaining and cleaning pavement shop, marking tools and equipment.
Repairing striping machines.
Operating forklift, walk‑behind striping machines and striping trucks.
Performing other related duties as required.
Essential Personnel
City of Richmond Public Works employees who work in this class are considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during declared emergencies and major weather events.
Minimum training and experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of experience, based on assignment.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
Licensing, certifications, and other special requirements
Some positions may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
If assigned to road maintenance, may require Hazmat and Tanker license.
Preferred training and experience
Selected candidate must have a commercial driver license (CDL) or have a commercial driver learner's permit and a scheduled appointment with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to complete any remaining requirements prior to consideration.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Typical knowledge, skills, and abilities: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge
Basic math.
Basic/standard repairs and maintenance applications.
Chemicals and their commercial and industrial applications.
Specific knowledge related to area of responsibility such as paint applications.
Variety of hand and power tools needed for various circumstances.
Usage and safe operation of various equipment and tools.
Mechanics.
Skills
Breaking down and rebuilding equipment.
Cleaning area of responsibility.
Communicating with various internal and external departments.
Conducting snow removal.
Ensuring equipment is in safe working order, clean, and well maintained.
Navigating work area.
Performing minor repairs and replacing damaged equipment.
Performing routine or heavy cleaning.
Reading a tape measure and a diagram.
Reading and writing.
Setting up and assisting with special events.
Abilities
Follow standard procedures and established practices.
Physical dexterity.
Be patient.
Problem solve.
Work with others, including in a strenuous work environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Environmental hazards
Working conditions may include travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
Physical requirements and working environment
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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The City of Richmond, Department of Public Works is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill this position in the Department of Transportation. The incumbent will be responsible for installing small line pavement markings, including crosswalks, school zones, stop bars, and rail‑road crossings.
Performing, assigning and maintaining tasks to assistants/helpers; supervising work to ensure standards are met.
Generating work orders, maintaining records and work order files.
Performing technical work in the operation of equipment related to street striping with the application of paint and thermoplastic street markings.
Performing routine maintenance for assigned equipment.
Maintaining and cleaning pavement shop, marking tools and equipment.
Repairing striping machines.
Operating forklift, walk‑behind striping machines and striping trucks.
Performing other related duties as required.
Essential Personnel
City of Richmond Public Works employees who work in this class are considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during declared emergencies and major weather events.
Minimum training and experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of experience, based on assignment.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
Licensing, certifications, and other special requirements
Some positions may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
If assigned to road maintenance, may require Hazmat and Tanker license.
Preferred training and experience
Selected candidate must have a commercial driver license (CDL) or have a commercial driver learner's permit and a scheduled appointment with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to complete any remaining requirements prior to consideration.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Typical knowledge, skills, and abilities: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge
Basic math.
Basic/standard repairs and maintenance applications.
Chemicals and their commercial and industrial applications.
Specific knowledge related to area of responsibility such as paint applications.
Variety of hand and power tools needed for various circumstances.
Usage and safe operation of various equipment and tools.
Mechanics.
Skills
Breaking down and rebuilding equipment.
Cleaning area of responsibility.
Communicating with various internal and external departments.
Conducting snow removal.
Ensuring equipment is in safe working order, clean, and well maintained.
Navigating work area.
Performing minor repairs and replacing damaged equipment.
Performing routine or heavy cleaning.
Reading a tape measure and a diagram.
Reading and writing.
Setting up and assisting with special events.
Abilities
Follow standard procedures and established practices.
Physical dexterity.
Be patient.
Problem solve.
Work with others, including in a strenuous work environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Environmental hazards
Working conditions may include travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.
Physical requirements and working environment
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
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