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Utility Maintenance Mechanic I - Water Production
City of Norfolk
Utilities
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$44,994.56 - $51,632.29
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 18, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining and repairing water pipelines, pumps, motors, and other equipment in the city's water production system, including daily inspections and keeping records of operations.
It requires hands-on work in potentially challenging environments like confined spaces.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience fixing machinery, who is physically fit and comfortable with routine documentation and troubleshooting.
Key Requirements
- One year of experience in machinery repair or maintenance (two years desired)
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Ability to read manuals and troubleshoot mechanical problems
- Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs., climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and wear respiratory equipment
- Valid driver's license
- Availability for extended, rotating, after-hours, weekend, and holiday shifts during emergencies
- Knowledge of basic operational and technical processes for water treatment equipment
Full Job Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking a Utility Maintenance Mechanic I in our Water Production Division. The Utility Maintenance Mechanic I position works independently in the maintenance and repairing of water pipelines and various types of equipment. This position performs inspections daily; verifies and documents operating system conditions. The Utility Maintenance Mechanic I also maintains records and prepares reports on machinery and activities.
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Performs minor overhauls, repairs, replacement and maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, chemical feeders, hydraulic equipment, mixers and other water treatment equipment.
Performs inspections daily; verifies and documents operating system conditions. Maintains accurate records and prepares reports on machinery and activities.
Must be able to read manuals and troubleshoot problems. Climbs ladders and stairs, bends, walks, pushes, pulls, stoops and lifts up to 75 lbs.
throughout an 8 hour work day; works in limited access and confined space areas; must be able to wear respiratory equipment.
Qualifications Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, and technical processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
One year in machinery repair or maintenance required.The desired candidate will possess two years of machinery repair or maintenance experience.
Additional Information Valid Driver's License required.Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.Work Location: 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, weekends, and/or holiday shifts in response to emergencies and severe weather.**
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