Electrician II

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Electrician II

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

PARKS, REC, & TOURISM

Division

PR&T MAINT/PARKS

Requisition Number

2025474

Number of hours worked per week

40 +

Work Schedule

Normal Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Subject to operational requirements, occasional evening, weekend and holiday hours

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA [Various Locations]

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE11

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$54,492/ annually

• May be more based on experience and qualifications

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Electrician II

Are you passionate about keeping things running smoothly and lighting up your community—literally? We're looking for a skilled Electrician II to join our Parks & Recreation team. In this role, you'll handle a wide variety of electrical and electromechanical systems across parks, recreational facilities, athletic fields, community centers, and municipal grounds. From everyday repairs to holiday light shows and special events, your work will make a visible difference in the places where our community gathers, plays, and celebrates.

What You'll Do:

• Troubleshoot and Repair: Evaluate and repair electrical and lighting systems, irrigation controls, and electromechanical equipment at parks, fields, aquatic centers, parking lots, picnic shelters, and more.
• Plan and Install: Lead new installations and system upgrades, estimating materials, costs, and labor, and developing work schedules.
• Supervise Contractors: Assign, inspect, and evaluate the work of contractual staff on electrical, lighting, and irrigation projects.
• Preventive Maintenance: Schedule and perform regular maintenance to keep systems running safely and efficiently.
• Technical Work: Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, manuals, and sketches to guide work and ensure accuracy.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work meets safety standards, electrical and building codes, and engineering requirements.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain logs, work orders, purchase orders, and records; assist with budgets, reporting, and tracking parts and materials.
• Support the Team: Assist with event setup, grounds maintenance, trash disposal, and other operational tasks as needed.
• Professional Growth: Attend meetings, trainings, and seminars to stay up to date with industry best practices.

Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking a hands-on, problem-solving professional for the Electrician II position who takes pride in quality work and exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will embody the City's CARES values and help make our community a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place to live, work, and play.

This is your chance to shine as an Electrician II, bringing expertise and energy to our community spaces while growing your career in a supportive environment.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in the electrical trade or a closely related field.

Experience:In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Depending on assignment, may require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with additional endorsements. Supervisory positions require a Journeyman or Master Electrician license. Non-supervisory positions require a Master Electrician license.

Special Requirements: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to read and understand drawings and simple to complicated plans in the maintenance of facilities.

Basic computer skills and ability to write, read and use a calculator.

Customer service experience.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

10/20/2025

Job Close Date

11/04/2025

Open Continuous

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Occasionally will work hours in excess of and/or outside of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs, special events and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Will report during emergency situations such as severe storms and ice events.

Requires an acceptable background and CPS check, physical and drug and alcohol screenings.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

H=Heavy - Exerting lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting lbs

Carrying

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Exerting lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting lbs

Reaching

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Kneeling

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Crouching

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Climbing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Talking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Foot Controls

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Carpentry and various hand tools, power and lawn maintenance tools, vehicle, bucket lift, standard office equipment. Ability to drive and operate variety of vehicles. Ability to safely use all equipment and power tools.

Protective Equipment Required

All PPE Required for equipment in use, hearing and eye protection, steal toe work boots.

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

D = Daily

Chemical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Electrical Hazards

D = Daily

Fire Hazards

S = Seasonally

Explosives

S = Seasonally

Communicable Diseases

S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

S = Seasonally

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

W = Several Times Per Week

Extreme Temperatures

S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

D = Daily

Fumes and Odors

W = Several Times Per Week

Wetness/Humidity

W = Several Times Per Week

Darkness or Poor Lighting

W = Several Times Per Week

Primary Work Location

Vehicle, Outdoors, Other - various city locations and parks

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Incumbent must be able to work independently

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests

0

Maximum Requests

4