Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Charlottesville, VA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 240600008
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 06/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: N/A
General Summary Support the Department of Public Works in their mission to provide professional public works services to manage natural and built systems, and foster community health, safety, and sustainability. This position is in the Facilities Maintenance Division andassigned to the Structural Crew.
This position may be filled as a
Building Trades II or Building Trades III , depending on qualifications.
The preferred hiring ranges for this position is as follows: - Building Trades II: $18.50 - $21.50 Hourly ($38,480.00 - $44,720.00 Annually)
- Building Trades III: $20.50 - $22.35 Hourly ($42,640.00 - $46,488.00 Annually)
As of March 28, 2024, this position is in the
Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the City's Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City , please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit
- The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
A Building Trades II Performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair and installation of general building components, fixtures and equipment to include commercial carpentry, plumbing, and painting/general maintenance for City and School facilities; does related work as required. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is under general supervision, in the related functional areas.
A Building Trades III performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair and installation of general building components, fixtures and equipment to include commercial carpentry, plumbing, doors/door hardware, mechanical components, and painting/general maintenance for City and School facilities. Primarily and most frequently this position works independently in the related functional areas and performs more advanced applications.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties Duties include:
- Investigating complaints and providing follow-up with appropriate personnel.
- Recognizes and addresses, as needed, unsafe conditions as discovered in the course of work.
- General building maintenance and repair work, including preventative maintenance.
- Installing, inspecting, maintaining, and making general repairs to roofing, gutters, waterproofing, sealants, masonry, concrete, and other architectural building components.
- Installing, inspecting, maintaining, and making general repairs to doors, frames and hardware; ceiling systems; flooring and floor finishes; windows; walls and wall finishes; building fixtures; millwork, casework and accessories.
- Installing, inspecting, maintaining and making general repairs to plumbing fixtures and hardware.
- Maintaining records of work performed.
- Performing other related tasks.
Education, Experience and Skills Building Trades II Minimum Qualifications: - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma/GED. (If no diploma or GED, minimally must be literate and have completed education through the fifth grade with seven years of work experience.)
- At least one year of experience in two of the three major trades (carpentry, plumbing, and painting/general maintenance) with demonstrated ability to perform general building maintenance.
- Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license is required. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit ).
- Satisfactory health condition in order to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Skills: General knowledge of the practice, methods, materials, equipment, tools, terminology and safety precautions of general building maintenance and repairs; ability to perform general building maintenance and repairs in a complete and quality manner; functional literacy; ability to read from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications; follow written and oral instructions; ability to estimate materials. Extensive knowledge of the maintenance, repair and of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and maintenance of commercial building systems required in the work.
Building Trades III Minimum Qualifications: - Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma.
- At least three to five years of experience in two of the four major trades (carpentry, plumbing, painting/general maintenance, and commercial door hardware/access control) with demonstrated ability to perform general building maintenance.
- Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license is required. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit ).
- Satisfactory health condition in order to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Skills: Extensive knowledge of the maintenance, repair and of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work; general knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment required in the work. Comprehensive knowledge of the practice, methods, materials, equipment, tools, terminology and safety precautions of general building maintenance and repairs; ability to perform general building maintenance and repairs in a complete and quality manner; ability to read from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications; follow written and oral instructions; ability to estimate materials.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical tasks may include walking on uneven or rough surfaces; bending or stooping; working in confined spaces; working on roof tops; climbing a 10 foot ladder; performing repairs and maintenance from a 10 foot ladder; lifting and carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds, with occasional lifting of items weighing over 100 pounds.
Position may require employees to work a flexible schedule including evening and/or weekends. This position is subject to supporting weather and/or other emergency events and is subject to standby or on-call.
A pre-hire background check will be conducted on all candidates who are selected for employment with the Department of Public Works. Please note: The Facilities Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department is unable to hire any applicant, intern, or volunteer if the criminal record check reveals a conviction for a barrier crime as set forth in § 22.1-296.1 of the Code of Virginia for any positions that work in Charlottesville City School Facilities. Please click here for the list of barrier crimes:
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE: - Vacation:
- 3.09 hours accrued biweekly0 - <3 years
- 3.85 hours accrued biweekly3 - <5 years
- 4.62 hours accrued biweekly5 - <10 years
- 5.40 hours accrued biweekly10 - <15 years
- 6.16 hours accrued biweekly15 - <20 years
- 6.93 hours accrued biweekly20 - <25 years
- 7.70 hours accrued biweekly25+ years
- Sick:
- 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation
- Holidays:
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)
2. INSURANCE: - Aetna Medical -
- Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:
- HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage
- POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay
- POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay
- (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)
- Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)
- Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)
- Dental (Delta Dental)
- No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.
- Diagnosis and Preventive100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%
- Primary$50 deductible, 80/20
- Prosthetic & Complex Restorative$50 deductible, 50/50
- $1,500 maximum annual benefit
- $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit
- MetLife Vision Plan: Optional
- Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.
- Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;
- $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.
- Life:
- Two times annual salary (paid by the City)
- Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)
- AFLAC: Optional
- Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)
- Long Term Disability
- Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)
3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.
- Pension:
- Choose from two options:
- A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
- A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)
- Supplemental:
- Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution
4. OTHER BENEFITS: - Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Health Care Expenses
- Dependent Care Expenses
- Parking/Mass Transit Expenses
- Parking Subsidy of $50 per month
- Wellness Programs:
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots
- Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes
- Weight Watchers at Work
- Bike Commuter Program:
- Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses
- Employee Assistance Program:
- A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program:
- Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.
01
Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma?
- Yes, I have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Yes; I have a combination of work experience and education equivalent to a High School Diploma.
- No, I do not have a combination of work experience and education equivalent to a High School Diploma.
02
How many years of experience do you have in two of the four major trades (
carpentry, plumbing, painting/general maintenance, and commercial door hardware/access control )?
(Must be verifiable in reference to the work history section of your online application )
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than three years
- Three to less than five years
- Five years or greater
03
Briefly describe your experience in carpentry, plumbing, painting/general maintenance, and or commercial door hardware/access control. If no experience, please write 'None."
04
This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record.Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?
- Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
- No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
- No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.
05
To be considered,
qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment,
must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.
06
I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.
Required Question
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