Position Location:   890 Shop Road, Lexington, VA 24450

Position Summary

Performs difficult skilled and semiskilled work related to the maintenance of the City's municipal buildings, facilities and assorted infrastructure.  Additionally, this position plays a significant role in assisting with preparations for various community activities and events. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Public Works Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.  Incumbent is expected to work independently and perform assigned tasks with only general guidance and direction.

Essential Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The services of Public Works are vital to the daily operation of the City of Lexington.  During manpower shortages or emergencies, all Public Works employees may be assigned tasks beyond the scope of their daily responsibilities.

This position performs work pertaining to the care and maintenance of the City’s municipal buildings, facilities, and assorted infrastructure.  In general, this position;

• Performs general building maintenance activities to include rough and trim carpentry; floor, ceiling, and wall repairs; interior and exterior building surface preparation, painting, and finishing; masonry and block and repairs; repairs to roof, gutters and downspouts; repairs to building handrails: and repairs to exterior fencing or fence enclosures.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of existing, or the installation of new, plumbing, mechanical, and electric systems or system components, fixtures, and appurtenances.Tasks may include, but are not limited to, installation of, or the repair of, toilets, sinks, faucets, and valves; electrical circuits, breakers, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, light ballasts, and motors; low voltage digital or analogue communication systems; and basic maintenance and repairs to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanical systems.
• Performs maintenance and repair work pertaining to the City’s traffic signals, to include trouble shooting operational problems, setting system timers, replacing signal fixtures, replacing and repairing signal loops, and locating signal loops for Miss Utility clearance.
• Performs work pertaining to the seasonal opening and closing of the City’s public pool.
• Performs repairs to building furniture and appurtenances, including the assembly and installation of new furniture.
• Schedules, monitors and records the work of contractors performing repairs to municipal buildings and facilities.
• Schedules, monitors and records self-performed building inspections and third-party inspections, such as for elevators, boilers, pests and termites, and fire extinguishers.
• Performs work pertaining to banner installation and removal, city wide holiday decoration installation and removal, and community event support, to include traffic control and other services.
• Capable of operating a variety of large and small construction vehicles or pieces of equipment.
• Assists with the establishment of general maintenance schedules, keeps cost records, orders supplies and prepares reports.
• Assists with snow and ice removal.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the practices, procedures, tools, and equipment pertaining to the maintenance of municipal buildings and facilities; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with this type of work; ability to work independently; ability to prepare reports, drawings, and sketches; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to diplomatically interface with the general public; and the ability to establish and foster effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and officials.  This position requires basic computer skills.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in the trade skills described in the Essential Job Tasks. 

Special Requirements

Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (Class B) valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to obtain the same within ninety (90) days of start of employment, and be insurable through the city’s insurance carrier.  Must consent to and successfully complete pre-employment national Background Screening, Drug Testing, and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check as a condition of employment.  The position is on-call outside normal working hours.  Employee may be called outside of normal working hours; therefor, the employee must possess a cellular or landline phone.

Working Conditions

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, night vision, peripheral vision, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.  The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Benefits Include: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• City-paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability
• VRS Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Discounts to Fitness Centers
• Employee Assistance Program

Application Procedure: 

Application forms are available at the City of Lexington, 529 E Nelson Street 2nd Floor, Lexington, VA 24450, or by selecting the following link: Application for Employment.

Applications along with copies of certifications, if applicable, must be returned to the City of Lexington, 529 E. Nelson Street or via email at HR@lexingtonva.gov. Application review is ongoing. Position is open until filled.

The City of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.