Public Works/Steam Plant - Plant Maintenance Manager

Public Works/Steam Plant - Plant Maintenance Manager

Salary

$51,025.00 - $91,844.00 Annually

Location

Public Works - Steam Plant, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09349

Department

REFUSE - STEAM PLANT OPER.

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

Lead the maintenance operations of a cutting-edge waste-to-energy (WTE) facility and ensure critical systems run safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role blends leadership, technical expertise, and strategic planning to keep essential infrastructure performing at its best.

Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree, or specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college in maintenance/repair or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of full-time equivalent maintenance experience in a supervisory role or a closely related experience.
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certification as a Qualified Resource Recovery Operator (QRO) and a Virginia Class IV Waste Operators license are preferred.
• Must successfully pass a background check before any offer of employment or promotion.
• Must meet the City's required medical standards as determined by a licensed physician.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.

Additional Requirements

• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have an Associates degree, or specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college in maintenance/repair or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Which option best describes your supervisory role in a maintenance environment? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU OBTAINED THIS EXPERIENCE.

• 0-2 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance environment
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance environment
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience in a maintenance environment

03

Do you possess an ASME certification as a Qualified Resource Recovery Operator (QRO).

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a Virginia Class IV Waste Operators license?

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that I must meet the Citys required medical standards as provided by a licensed physician.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position may be considered essential/emergency personnel for purposes of emergency/crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and/or other job-related conditions.

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

09

I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the Citys current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr