Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe Newport News Sheriff's Office has one of the BEST salary and benefits packages for our staff and their family in Hampton Roads. For the 7th time, we are the only law enforcement agency in Virginia and only 1 of 3 agencies in the country to be voted as a Best for Vets Employer.The Newport News Sheriff's Office has an immediate opening for an experienced, dedicated Maintenance Technician. The Sheriff's Office operates two jail facilities housing over 500 inmates.The Maintenance Technician will assist the Sheriff's Office with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building maintenance functions.Applicants must have experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building maintenance functions.The applicant must be capable of performing general mechanical and maintenance duties. The position requires general and specific knowledge of maintenance functions with an emphasis on plumbing and electrical work. Applicants must be capable of working in a corrections setting. The position is a fulltime position.Job RequirementsRequires a considerable amount of physical activity, including extended periods of sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping and climbing.Work is performed indoors, outdoors and in confined spaces.Must be able to push frequently, lift and carry equipment, supplies and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds and to occasionally push, pull, lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials up to 75 lbs.Must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to use arms and hands to reach, finger, feel, grasp and to handle tools and equipment utilized in maintenance and repair activities.Requires interaction with other city technicians, contractors and the general public.Comprehensive Benefits PackageRetirement Benefits:VRS retirementFive percent (5%) employee contribution to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)ICMA or 457 AccountDirect DepositHealth & Well-Being Benefits:Medical InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts — Medical and Child Care ReimbursementPrescription Drug PlanDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Through REACHFlu and Hepatitis B vaccines at no chargePayable & Non-Payable Leave:Paid Personal Leave (PPL)Paid Medical Leave (PML)Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Military LeaveBereavement LeaveShort-term & Long-term DisabilityOther Benefits:Employee Recognition ProgramsPretax AccountsU.S. Saving BondsCity of Newport News Credit UnionContinuing Insurance Coverage Under the Cobra LawWellness Programs Including On-site Gymnasium