Small Engine Mechanic (Maintenance Mechanic I)
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Small Engine Mechanic (Maintenance Mechanic I)
Salary
$40,959.61 - $68,433.26 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
13483
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Landscape Services
Opening Date
09/22/2025
Closing Date
10/3/2025 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 I for the Bureau of Parks & Forestry, Landscape Services Division. This is an entry level position for the repair of portable equipment used by the Parks & Urban Forestry department. The candidate should be familiar with Zero-turn mowers, pull behind mowers, small mowers, and other equipment used in landscaping operations. Main responsibilities include daily sharpening of mower blades, tire repair, and assisting other mechanics with equipment repairs and operation of a service truck when 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.
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: $40,960
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Performs repairs and preventive maintenance to equipment by performing electrical repairs, inspecting, changing or replacing blades, tires, belts, hoses, oil, lubrication and filters, welding, performing tests and safety inspections, maintaining tires, rims and bearings, sharpening, repairing and replacing blades, ensuring proper operation of equipment, repainting, inspecting, operating and inspecting heavy equipment and delivering and collecting equipment.
Conducts minor repairs by performing daily maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance on frequently used equipment.
The candidate should have knowledge of bench and handheld grinders, metric and standard sockets and wrenches that are used for repairing equipment.
Performs maintenance support for emergency response team.
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.
Minimum 5 months experience in basic mechanical repairs to landscaping equipment.
Additional Information & Requirements
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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Do you have a valid driver's license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.)
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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What @types of tasks have you performed and what @types of equipment have you used in your past work experience?
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Please select the equipment you have experience performing repairs on. Check all that apply
Less than 5 hp
Greater than 5 hp
Gasoline
Diesel
Marine
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Please list any motor work that you are capable of working on.
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Do you have any tire repair experience?
Yes
No
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Have you worked with others to achieve a common goal?
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 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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If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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