Maintenance Worker III - Water/Wastewater Operations (Utilities) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/5017122) Apply  Maintenance Worker III - Water/Wastewater Operations (Utilities) Salary $42,536.00 - $52,291.20 Annually Location Charlottesville (22903), VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 250700009 Department Public Utilities Division Wastewater Division Operations Opening Date 07/23/2025 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary This position performs responsible semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of specialized tools; occasionally operates specialized equipment such as front-end loader, dump truck, jackhammer, tamper, and other related equipment in connection with the semi-skilled tasks assigned to the Water/Wastewater Division in the Department of Utilities. Does related work as required. The preferred hiring range for a Maintenance Worker III is between $20.45 - $25.14 an hour Hourly. ($42,536.00 - $52,291.20 Annually). This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. As of March 28, 2024, this position is part of the Labor and Trades bargaining unit, as defined by the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). I n accordance with the Labor and Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective July 1, 2025, f uture wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the CBA between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity: + For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits. + The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462. Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days. Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Responsible for facilities, grounds and City infrastructure maintenance functions; + May have a lead role or be responsible for construction and maintenance projects; + Performs repairs and completes maintenance assignments; + May be exposed to or required to use chemicals in general maintenance responsibilities; + May serve in a lead role in skilled work and the use of hand tools and maintenance equipment; + Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with custodial, construction and maintenance operations; + Operates vehicles as required; + Must have the willingness and flexibility to work as a member of one or several teams or independently to complete assigned tasks; + Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications: + Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience in the field.) + Requires a minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar position as a skilled worker in the maintenance, repair and or construction activity to which assigned; + Requires some prior experience in the operation of the equipment to which assigned. + Must have valid VA driver's license by employment start date. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166) + Requires the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire. + Must successfully pass a pre-employment DOT physical. Skills: General knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area assigned; general knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work. Skills in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to be contacted by phone in case of emergency. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: Heavy work. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects. Position may require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Requires the ability to perform strenuous manual labor, often under unfavorable conditions, including considerable walking, lifting, stooping and carrying. Positions in the Public Utilities or Public Works Departments are subject to mandatory emergency and stand by call and with minimum response time requirements. Position is subject to federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE: + Vacation: + 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years + 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years + 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years + 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years + 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years + 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years + 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years + Sick: + 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation + Holidays: + 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating) 2. INSURANCE: + Aetna Medical – + Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire: + HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage + POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay + POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay + (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.) + Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand) + Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) + Dental (Delta Dental) + No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized. + Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50% + Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20 + Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50 + $1,500 maximum annual benefit + $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit + MetLife Vision Plan: Optional + Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates. + Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay; + $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted. + Life: + Two times annual salary (paid by the City) + Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee) + AFLAC: Optional + Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee) + Long Term Disability + Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City) 3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan. + Pension: + Choose from two options: + A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary. + A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees) + Supplemental: + Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution 4. OTHER BENEFITS: + Flexible Spending Accounts: + Health Care Expenses + Dependent Care Expenses + Parking/Mass Transit Expenses + Parking Subsidy of $50 per month + Wellness Programs: + Gym Reimbursement Program + Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots + Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes + Weight Watchers at Work + Bike Commuter Program: + Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses + Employee Assistance Program: + A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day. + Tuition Reimbursement Program: + Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee. 01 Do you have any combination of education or work experience equivalent to a High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma, or GED? + Yes; I have a High School Diploma. + Yes; I have a GED. + Yes; I have a Vocational/Technical School Diploma. + Yes; I have a combination of education and work experience equivalent to at least a high school, vocational school diploma, or GED. + No. 02 If 'No' was selected for question #1, do you have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field? + Yes; I have 2 years of direct work experience in the field. + No. + Not applicable to me. 03 How many years of experience do you have as a skilled worker in the maintenance, repair and or construction activity related to the position? (Must be verifiable in reference to the Work History section on your online application.) + Less than one (1) year. + One (1) to less than three (3) years. + Three (3) to less than five (5) years. + Five (5) years or greater. 04 Do you possess some prior experience in the operation of the equipment to which assigned? Examples of equipment may include but is not limited to: front-end loader, dump truck, jackhammer, tamper, etc. (Must be verifiable in reference to your online application.) + Yes + No 05 This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility? + Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. 06 Do you currently possess a Commercial Driver's License? + Yes; I currently possess a valid Commercial Driver's License. + No; However, I have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire. + No; I do not have a valid Commercial Driver's License, nor am I willing or able to obtain one. 07 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 08 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs