Mechanic Technician I

**Department:** PARKS AND RECREATION **Compensation Grade:** G22 **Compensation Range & Starting Salary:** Pay Range: $49,504.00 - $77,147.20 Starting salary - Minimum of Pay Range **Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):** No **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **About Us:** At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are. **Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:** **Our Commitment** Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing ***legendary experiences***! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents. **Job Duties** The duties and responsibilities of the **Mechanic Technician I** will include, but not be limited to: Individual will maintain and perform basic repairs on a variety of vehicles and machinery utilized by P&R/Park & Landscape Services; perform road services calls and work on equipment from small engine equipment to farm tractor-type equipment; perform minor repairs on vehicles and trailers; perform maintenance and repair on 0-turn mowers, tractor mowers, flail mowers, pickups, trailers, and other grounds equipment; perform tire repairs; maintain necessary records and reports of repairs and servicing; does related work as required. This position has ALPHA I status and the individual will be required to work during emergencies and periods of inclement weather to perform vital services to ensure equipment is operational during snow removal, storm damage cleanup, and other activities related to emergency response. Individual will furnish and wear steel-toed safety boots. Positions requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License, or obtain within six (6)months of hire. **CDL Hiring Bonus - Newly hired employees with a valid Class A CDL will be eligible for a $4,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment:** - $1,000 with first paycheck - $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim evaluation (with "meets expectation" performance rating) - $2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with "meets expectation" performance rating) *The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). The City will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link:* [***https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/***](https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/)*.* **Special Instructions to Applicants** Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's…