Maintenance Worker

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Maintenance Worker Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 6 Department PUBLIC WORKS Division PUB WORKS OPERATIONS Requisition Number 2026461 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

7:00am - 3:30pm; Monday-Friday; Alpha essential

Employee are 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 N - Never Pay Grade GE02 Pay Basis Weekly Advertised Salary

Starting $36,416; Based on experience and qualifications

Job Description

Build your skills. Support your community. Grow with Chesapeake.

The City of Chesapeake's Public Works Operations team is seeking enthusiastic, dependable individuals for Maintenance Worker positions. Join a team that helps keep our community safe and accessible by maintaining roads, bridges, drainage systems, and stormwater infrastructure.

Enjoy paid training, career growth opportunities, attractive work hours, competitive medical and supplemental benefits, retirement plans, and a supportive team environment while performing meaningful work that serves Chesapeake residents.

As a Maintenance Worker, you will:

• Assist with repairing storm drain cave-ins.
• Assist with placing and finishing concrete and removing sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
• Assist with asphalt pavement repairs.
• Support vegetation control, debris removal, and truck loading.
• Direct traffic using established flagging procedures.
• Perform manual labor to support maintenance and construction activities.
• Assist with cleaning and digging drainage ditches and cleaning and repairing stormwater structures.
• Support emergency response efforts, including clearing roads after hurricanes and controlling snow and ice.
• Participate in training to develop construction and equipment operation skills that support career progression and personal growth.

What you bring:

A successful Maintenance Worker will have basic knowledge of construction practices and tools, the ability to use hand tools and perform manual labor, and a willingness to learn. Applicants must be able to follow instructions, learn and carry out flagging procedures, and consistently adhere to safety requirements.

Work locations:

Selected applicants will be assigned to one of the following locations based on operational needs:

• Greenbrier Yard: 925 Executive Blvd.
• Hickory Yard: 149 Benefit Rd.
• Bowers Hill Yard: 3900 S. Military Hwy.

Opportunities to advance:

Employees with a valid driver's license that meets City driving standards may have opportunities to advance into Equipment Operator positions as their skills develop.

Bring your commitment and willingness to learn, and build a rewarding career with the City of Chesapeake!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Concrete and/or asphalt experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 09/30/2026 Job Close Date 10/14/2026 Open Continuous Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: 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.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 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 50 - 100 lbs Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting 50 - 100 lbs Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting 50 - 100 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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 Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. 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 N = Never Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Shovel, pick, sledge hammer, handsaw, circular saw, hand tools, compactors, vibratory roller, chainsaw, weed eater, mower, rake, bush axe, catch basin cleaning equipment, hand held flagging paddle, communication device, etc.

Protective Equipment Required

all required PPE

Health and Safety

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

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never 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 D = Daily Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors D = Daily Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally Primary Work Location 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 Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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 Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 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)

no

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• Resume