Maintenance Specialist

Salary : $50,356.80 - $72,404.80 Annually
Location : 1400 Brander Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 35M00000808
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


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Description
This anticipated hiring range is $50,349 - $60,246.
The Department of Public Utilities - Floodwall Utility Division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Maintenance Specialist - Floodwall. The incumbent performs floodwall maintenance to include gate inspections, pump station operations, grass cutting along the entire floodwall along with vegetation spraying.

Duties include but are not limited to
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operating specialized mowing equipment
• Operating and maintenance of sluice gate, flap gates, closures and levees
• Utilizing MainSaver maintenance computerized program
• Performing mandatory Floodwall inspections required by the Army Corps of Engineers
• Performing inspections and maintenance on gate and closures throughout the floodwall system to ensure all gates and closures are ready for a flooding on the James River
• Ensure the operation of pumping stations is ready for emergency operation
• Control vegetation through cutting with specialized mowing equipment on slopes known as levees
• Spraying vegetation with commercial spraying equipment on uneven, rocky terrain and various locations
• Working in confined spaces
• Equipment inspection and maintenance
• Completing work orders as assigned

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.
This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call, as needed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of college preferred
• Three years of experience directly related to assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
• Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grounds maintenance experience, such as mowing large fields and operating slope mowers
• Mechanical maintenance experience
• Welding experience is a plus
• Experience applying pesticides is a plus
• Some experience with mowing equipment, power tools and basic hand tools
• Ability to obtain a Registered Technician's Certification within 2 years of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Considerable general knowledge of various trades associated with building/plant maintenance and grounds maintenance; specific knowledge of one or multiple trades such as painting, carpentry, masonry, welding, traffic control systems, or locksmith experience. Knowledge of small engine operations and repairs; related safety and OSHA requirements; and basic math and arithmetic.


Skills (some combination of the following):

Demonstrated skills operating power tools; communicating with various internal and external departments, vendors, citizens, and the general public; driving City vehicles to and from assigned locations; reading blueprints; and good driving skills. Skilled in processing the appropriate forms; using equipment such as a two-way radio, general hand tools, air compressor, automobile jump start box, etc. Oral and written communication skills and strong customer service skills.


Abilities (some combination of the following):

Demonstrated ability to analyze information; exhibit dependability; problem solving and to manage time effectively.
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, finger, feel, and hear; and occasionally crouch, crawl, and talk. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to work overtime, on-call, on weekends and holidays as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Virginia Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's/ Advanced Degree
• None of the above

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Do you have three (3) years of directly related experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working on uneven slopes?

• Yes
• No

08


How many years of experience do you have with cutting vegetation?

• One (1) to two (2) years
• Three (3) to Four (4) years
• Five (5) or more years
• None

09


Do you have any experience with operating tractors, backhoes or track hoes?

• Yes
• No

10


How many years of experience do you have with light mechanic work?

• One (1) to two (2) years
• Three (3) to Four (4) years
• Five (5) or more years
• None

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Do you have experience applying pesticides?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience operating mowing equipment, power tools and using basic hand tools?

• Yes
• No

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Are you comfortable working in confined spaces?

• Yes
• No

Required Question