Facilities Journeyman - General Maintenance

Facilities Journeyman - General Maintenance Salary: $40,531.14 - $64,850.24 Annually Location: Roanoke, VA Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt Job Number: 03233 Department: General Services Division: Facilities Management Opening Date: 03/18/2026 Closing Date: 4/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description Benefits Questions

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Facilities Journeyman that will serve on the Facilities division of the Department of General Services. This position may be requested to handle any of the requests at a Journeyman level that could encompass any of the trades listed below.

Mechanical Division (Electrical)

• Repair or maintain high voltage systems.
• Install various electrical systems.
• Operate a variety of electrical testing devices/equipment to locate and determine what types of electrical malfunction.
• Required to repair, maintain, and install wiring, motors, transformers, generators, lighting, appliances, circuits, wiring and other electrical system equipment and components in compliance with (NEC) National Electrical Code and local regulations.
• Will be provided 18 months to obtain a Virginia State journeyman certification in the trade area assigned (electrical).

Mechanical Division (Plumbing)

• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and install commercial plumbing systems including HVAC piping systems, rainwater recovery, swimming pool and decorative fountain maintenance.
• May be required to operate backhoe/skid steer; training will be provided if needed.
• Will be provided 18 months to obtain a Virginia State journeyman certification in the trade area assigned (plumbing).

Welding Division (Welder)

• May be required to operate backhoe for installation & repair of light utility piping and ability to fit steel pipe systems.
• Required to fabricate metal objects which may involve, lay out (fitter), cutting, measuring, sheet metal and welding metals to create the desired shape or object.
• Be knowledgeable of many techniques and tools.

Required in all divisions:

• Study plans, drawings, specifications, work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations.
• Will be provided 18 months to obtain a welding/rigging certification.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties SUMMARY

• Performs skilled work in the maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.

Typical Qualifications May include the following depending on area of assignment:

• Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor, foreman or facilities trades professional.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions.
• Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists.
• Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Adheres to established safety procedures.
• Requisitions parts and materials used in the repair of equipment or jobs assigned.
• Inspect equipment for proper safety and ensure truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the days assignment (i.e. water cooler, first aid kit, safety flares, etc.).
• Performs at minimum journeyman-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding.
• Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to ensure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law.
• Adheres to sound safety and housekeeping practices.
• Review and follow safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment.
• Place avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements.
• May be required to wear some type of respiratory protection in the performance of their duties - Pulmonary test will be provided by the city.
• Must be able to climb/work on ladders and/or lifts to reach high ceilings or walls.
• May be required to operate out of a bucket truck; training will be provided if needed.
• May be required to take classes or training to enhance job performance.
• Assist with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Supplemental Information SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE All trades:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three years related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Have ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Require basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Requires a valid appropriate drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, depending on area of assignment; may require possession of a valid appropriate Class A, B or C commercial drivers license with specific endorsements.
• HVAC Division: Will be provided 18 months to obtain a universal EPA refrigerant certification and journeyman certification.
• Mechanical Division: Will be provided 18 months to obtain a Virginia State journeyman certification in the trade area assigned (electrical or plumbing).
• Welding Division (Welder): Will be provided ample time and support to obtain a welding/rigging certification.
• Must be able to pass a CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) background check and renew on time yearly, due to working in secured areas.

Overview of Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave.

Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows: | Years of Service | Fire 24-hr shift Employees | Hours Per Month | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 0 - 4 | 12 | 19.75 | | 5 - 9 | 14 | 22.75 | | 10- 14 | 16 | 25.50 | | 15 - 19 | 17 | 26.75 | | 20 - 24 | 18 | 28.75 | | 25 + | 20 | 32 |

Extended Illness Leave:

• Shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month.
• Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month.

Funeral Leave:

• For family, up to three consecutive days.

Military Leave:

• Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.

Holidays:

• The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.

Mental Health & Well-Being Leave:

• Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire.
• Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation.

Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023):

• Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave.
• Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment.
• Assessments will be limimted to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).

Health Insurance:

• Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family.
• Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
• Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options:

1. PPO 750

   • Provides 100% coverage for preventive care.
   • Lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans.
   • Has higher employee premiums.
   • This is comparable to the current insurance program.

2. PPO/HRA 1500

   • Provides 100% coverage for preventive care.
   • Has higher deductible and out-of-pocket than the PPO 300 plan.
   • Has lower employee premiums than the PPO 300 plan.
   • The employer makes contributions to an account through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
   • The City of Roanoke contributes $500 for employee only coverage and $1,000 for all other tiers.
   • Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.

3. PPO/HDHP-HSA

   • Provides 100% coverage for preventive care.
   • Has higher deductible and out-of-pocket than other medical plans.
   • Has lower employee premiums.
   • Both the employer and the employee make contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for medical expenses which apply to the deductible.
   • The City of Roanoke contributes towards the Health Savings Account (HSA), $1,600 for employee only coverage and $3,100 for all other tiers.
   • Contributions are pro-rated dependent upon enrollment date.

Optum RX (Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager):

• Manages pharmacy benefits, processes employee pharmacy claims and answers employee pharmacy benefit questions.

Aetna Health Plan 2026 Monthly Rates | Plan | Employee Only | Employee + Child | Employee + Spouse | Family | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PPO 750 | $81.94 | $306.26 | $718.38 | $785.44 | | PPO/HRA 1500 | $53.06 | $260.06 | $660.64 | $669.94 | | PPO/HDHP-HSA | $25.10 | $195.72 | $547.88 | $550.56 |

Dental Insurance:

• Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only.
• Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
• Delta Dental 2026 Monthly Rates:
• Employee: $2.80
• Employee/Child: $18.88
• Employee/Spouse: $18.88
• Family: $49.36

Life Insurance:

• Paid by the City at no cost to employees.
• Coverage is equal to the annual salary rounded to the next highest thousand and then doubled.
• For an accidental death, the coverage would be twice this amount.
• Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee. Various amounts of coverage, including family members, available through payroll deduction.

Long Term Disability Insurance:

• Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury.
• Coverage is available through payroll deduction.
• Annual cost is your annual salary multiplied by .00255.
• This amount is half of the total premium and the City pays the other half.

Retirement:

• Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program.
• Employees vest in the employer component of either plan upon completing five (5) years of service.

Defined Benefit Pension Plan:

• Normal retirement after 55th birthday, and when combination of age and creditable service equals 85; or, 65th birthday if completed at least five years of creditable service.
• For sworn officers in Police and Fire/EMS, normal retirement after 50th birthday, and when combination of age and service equals 75; or 65th birthday or older with 5 years of creditable service.
• An annual retirement benefit equals 2.0% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%.
• Early retirement options are available and reductions may apply based on age and service.

Hybrid Program:

• Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan.
• The pension plan provides an annual benefit equaling 1% of salary (based on an average of the highest five years) times the number of creditable years with a maximum of 63%.
• The deferred compensation component provides for the employee contribution to be deposited in an account directed by the member.
• The combination of the two components is structured to provide approximately the same actuarial benefit as the Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.

Sheriffs Department Employees:

• Covered by the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• Previous service covered by VRS may be portable to the Roanoke Retirement System.

Retirement Health Savings Plan:

• All employees contribute 1% of salary to a 401(h) health savings account.
• Employees vest in the City match of 1% upon completing five (5) years of service.
• International City Management Association - Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC) provides the third party administration of this plan for participating employees.

Deferred Compensation:

• Employees may voluntarily contribute salary deferred dollars into a City Sponsored 457 Plan.
• International City Management Association - Empower provides the third party administration of this deferred compensation plan for participating employees.

Flexible Spending Account:

• Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their pay checks to pay for child care and/or medical and dental expenses not covered by the Citys health care or dental plans.
• You may also set aside pre-tax dollars to cover certain transit or parking expenses.
• Keep in mind only transit or parking expenses may be rolled over from year to year.

Virginia College Savings Plan:

• Two plans to choose from at a reduced application fee, Virginia Prepaid Education Program and the Virginia Education Savings Trust.

Employee Health Services:

• The City employee health services provides medical care for employees, retirees, and eligible spouses.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

• Support services available to assist employees facing life challenges.

Pay Days:

• Direct deposit is required for all new employees.
• Paid bi-weekly, 26 pay periods per year.

Vision Insurance:

• Paid by the Employee.
• Includes annual routine eye exam, discounts on eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
• CEC 2026 Monthly Rates:
• Employee: $6.68
• Employee/Spouse: $12.69
• Employee/Child(ren): $13.36
• Family: $19.71

Voluntary Benefits:

• Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance is offered by The Hartford.
• CHUBB offers Cancer Advocacy, Life Insurance and Long-Term Care.
• Identity Protection if offered through LegalShield and IDShield.
• Personal loans are offered through Purchasing Power and Kashable.
• Pet Insurance is offered through PetPartners.
• All voluntary benefits may be payroll deducted.

Required Questions 01 Which trade(s) are you skilled in? (Plumbing or Electrical or Welding) 02 How many years of experience do you have in the field listed above? 03 Do you have a Journeyman or Masters certification in the field listed above?

Employer City of Roanoke, Virginia

Address 215 Church Avenue S.W. Rm 212 Roanoke, Virginia, 24011

Phone 540-853-2231

Website http://roanokeva.gov/jobs