Facility Maintenance Technician

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Facility Maintenance Technician

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUB WORKS MAINTENANCE

Requisition Number

2025357

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 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

Chesapeake, VA.

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE05

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$40,531 – $53,704; Depending on Qualifications and Experience

Job Description

City of Chesapeake – Public Works Department, Facility Maintenance Division

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing a project through to completion? Do you take pride in craftsmanship and have an eye for detail? If so, the City of Chesapeake Public Works Department is looking for you

We're currently seeking a full-time Facility Maintenance Technician I to join our dynamic Facility Maintenance Division. This is your opportunity to make a real impact—helping to maintain and improve the structural integrity and safety of the city buildings that serve our community every day.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, working directly to support the function and appearance of city facilities—from minor renovations to routine upkeep.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing structural maintenance and repair work, including light construction.
• Locksmith services, including installation, repair, and replacement of locks and door hardware.
• Sheetrock and drywall installation, finishing, and repair.
• Trim carpentry, including installation and repair of baseboards, crown molding, and other finish work.
• Flooring repair and installation for a variety of surfaces.
• Door and window repair, adjustment, and replacement.
• Repairing shingle and built-up roofing systems.
• Completing small-scale structural modifications during building renovations.
• Overseeing and inspecting work performed by contractors to ensure quality and compliance.
• Maintaining detailed records and managing material purchases for assigned projects.

What We're Looking For:

We value motivated, hands-on professionals who:

• Are reliable and goal-driven.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Bring creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship to their work.

If you're a hard worker with a passion for building and maintaining the spaces where our community thrives, we want to hear from you

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONALREQUIREMENT:

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

EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENT:

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

SPECIALCERTIFICATIONSANDLICENSES:

Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance withCity Driving Standards. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.

SPECIALREQUIREMENT:

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

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

10/29/2025

Job Close Date

11/12/2025

Open Continuous

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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

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

Kneeling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Bending

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Never- Never occurs.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

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

Foot Controls

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

All tools and equipment normally used in in multi-trade structural maintenance and repair and minor renovation of city buildings; carpentry power tools, both portable and shop based; all tools related to light demolition and new construction; ladders, scaffolding, related roofing repair tools, etc., vehicle, calculator, price and supply books, telephone and computer (basic level only).

Protective Equipment Required

hard hat, safety shoes, safety vest, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves

Health and Safety

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

Mechanical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Chemical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Electrical Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Fire Hazards

W = Several Times Per Week

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Heights - climbing ladders and working on roofs.

Environmental Factors

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

Dirt and Dust

D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

M = Several Times Per Month

Fumes and Odors

W = Several Times Per Week

Wetness/Humidity

S = Seasonally

Darkness or Poor Lighting

M = Several Times Per Month

Primary Work Location

Other - other city facilities, Outdoors

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

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

Frequent Change of Tasks

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

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

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

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

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

Tedious or Exacting Work

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

Noisy/Distracting Environment

N = Never

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)

Yes, all tasks

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests

0

Maximum Requests

4