Small Engine Mechanic (Maintenance Mechanic III)
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Small Engine Mechanic (Maintenance Mechanic III)
Salary
$41,774.67 - $69,795.03 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
13462
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Landscape Services
Opening Date
09/15/2025
Closing Date
9/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II for the Bureau of Parks & Forestry. This is a mid-level position for the repair of portable equipment used by the Bureau Parks & Forestry. The candidate should be familiar with Zero turn mowers, pull behind mowers, and small mowers and other equipment used in landscaping operations. Main responsibilities for this position will be daily repair and preventive maintenance, tire repair and operation of a service truck as needed. The candidate should have knowledge of bench and hand held grinders, metric and standard sockets and wrenches that are used for repairing equipment. Preventative maintenance on mowers will also be a part of this job. Any small engine equipment repair experience is a plus.
Norfolk's d epartment of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents. The City of Norfolk Cemetery Fund produces annual revenues in excess of $2.5 million.
Department Hiring Salary: $41,775
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Maintains equipment by conducting major repairs to portable equipment used by the Bureau Parks & Forestry, repairing tractors, out front mowers, weed eaters, blowers and emergency equipment.
Conducts minor repairs by performing daily maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance on frequently used equipment.
Performs related duties such as tire repair and operation of a service truck as needed.
Supervises and oversees repair shop and yard in absence of supervisor by taking care of daily time sheets and work tickets, assigning tasks, and evaluating performance.
The candidate should have knowledge of bench and handheld grinders, metric and standard sockets and wrenches that are used for repairing equipment.
Performs related duties by writing specifications on equipment purchases.
Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Two years' experience in basic mechanical repairs to landscaping equipment.
Experience operating a service truck providing field maintenance repair on small equipment.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver's License, required
Forklift Operator's License, required
VA CDL required
Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Work hours may change seasonally
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job @type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job @type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED
Some College (6 months or more)
Vocational/Technical Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
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How many years of experience do you have performing basic mechanical repairs to landscaping equipment?
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
More than 3 years
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Please list the grounds maintenance/landscaping equipment and tools you have used.
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Please select the equipment you have experience performing repairs on. Check all that apply
2 cycle
4 cycle
Less than 5 hp
Greater than 5 hp
Gasoline
Diesel
Marine
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Do you have experience operating a service truck providing repair to small equipment in the field?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a valid driver's license? Please note: If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to provide to the interviewer(s) a copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles driving record obtained withing 30 days of the interview date.
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid CDL? (A CDL permit is not considered a CDL license. If you only have a permit, you must answer the question as No.)
Yes
No
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Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
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Are you a qualified military spouse? (An individual who is certified by the designated local agency as being a spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces)
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Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
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