Utility Maintenance Mechanic I - Water Production (Western Branch)
City of Norfolk
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Utility Maintenance Mechanic III (Storm Water)
City of Norfolk
Public Works
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$51,099.42 - $58,764.33
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team to inspect, maintain, and repair storm water equipment like pumps, generators, and flood gates to keep Norfolk's infrastructure safe from flooding.
It requires hands-on mechanical and electrical work, troubleshooting issues, and managing projects during emergencies.
A good fit would be someone with strong technical skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work in tough outdoor conditions without fear of heights or water.
Key Requirements
- Four years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of storm water or similar equipment
- Ability to lead and train a team of junior workers, including scheduling and overseeing work quality
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing breakdowns in pumps, generators, valves, and related machinery
- Knowledge of reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals, plus maintaining accurate records and reports
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and preferably work management databases or SCADA systems
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work in adverse weather, and handle confined spaces, heights, and water without phobias
- Valid driver's license and ability to respond to emergencies, including leading damage recovery teams
Full Job Description
Department of Public Works is currently seeking a Utility Maintenance Mechanic III within the Division of Environmental Storm Water Management.
This position will lead a team that inspects and maintains all mechanical and electrical mission-critical storm water machinery and equipment such as, but not limited to, pumping stations, portable pumps, emergency generators, flood gates, outfall valves, and tide gauges.
This highly sophisticated equipment is essential to protect Norfolk’s infrastructure and assets.
The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses, and visitors, including the City’s Street Network, Traffic Management System, Storm Water System, Waste Management, and Recycling.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $51,099.42
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:- Performs preventative and emergency inspections and maintenance for all mechanical and electrical storm water machinery and equipment such as pumping stations, portable pumps, aerators, emergency generators, flood gates, outfall valves, and tide gauges.
- Inspect large meter equipment, valves and boxes for wear, leaks, and damage. Change belts, oil filters, electrical and electronic gauges, and switches. Cleans, rebuilds, and replaces worn or broken parts.
- Performs troubleshooting functions by determining and solving reasons for breakdowns or leaks, responding to fault indicators, and determining causes or reasons of mechanical, electrical, or electronic malfunctions.
- Maintains electronic and written records and reports by accurately documenting work performed, lists, meter removal, repairs, and maintenance and installation logs.
- Resolves issues by investigating complaints, inspecting necessary materials and equipment, scheduling and prioritizing work, and documenting progress and productivity.
- Functions as a lead worker for the pump station crew by overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work of junior employees.
- Manages projects by investigating complaints, working with engineers and contractors to determine the best method to resolve problems, documenting repairs, writing work orders, supervising, and documenting deliveries of materials, heavy equipment and safety barriers, and monitoring work.
- Assists with new installations of electrical and mechanical equipment machinery by installing new machines.
- Managing inventory and procuring supplies and materials from vendors while following purchasing guidelines.
- Assists with hiring staff.
- Responds to emergencies by leading damage recovery teams.
- Computer experience and knowledge required. Knowledge of work management database systems and Microsoft suite a plus. Knowledge with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system a plus.
- Must be able to read and interpret pipe plans and schematics, manuals, reports, diagrams, blueprints, and general correspondence.
- Requires ability to clearly understand verbal or written instructions.
- Requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Requires physical ability to stoop, bend, lift-up to 50 pounds.
- Employee must not have phobias of water, heights, or confined spaces.
- Requires normal hearing, peripheral and night vision, and depth perception to safely work around electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Requires ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, sometimes under emergency conditions.
Qualifications
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.Five years' experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician.
Additional Information
Must possess a valid Driver’s License. Must provide a copy of Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview.
Preferred candidate will possess valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Preferred candidate will obtain a back-flow preventer certification and an applicator license for pesticide within 1 year of employment.
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; 40 hours per week every week; This position will be required to work a mandatory rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hour emergencies.
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