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What is the role of a Maintenance Worker at City of Chesapeake Human Resources?

The Maintenance Worker position at City of Chesapeake Human Resources is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Government/Civil Service field.

Where is this Maintenance Worker job located?

Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Maintenance Worker role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Maintenance Worker job?

$36,416 – $36,416 Yearly Salary

Maintenance Worker job near me in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Working Title of Vacant PositionMaintenance Worker
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 6
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS OPERATIONS
Requisition Number: 2026461
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday-Friday; Alpha essential Employee are expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or city-wide emergencies. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: N - Never
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary:

Starting $36,416; Based on experience and qualifications

Job Description:

Build your skills. Support your community. Grow with Chesapeake.

The City of Chesapeake’s Public Works Operations team is seeking enthusiastic, dependable individuals for Maintenance Worker positions. Join a team that helps keep our community safe and accessible by maintaining roads, bridges, drainage systems, and stormwater infrastructure.

Enjoy paid training, career growth opportunities, attractive work hours, competitive medical and supplemental benefits, retirement plans, and a supportive team environment while performing meaningful work that serves Chesapeake residents.

As a Maintenance Worker, you will:

Assist with repairing storm drain cave-ins.
Assist with placing and finishing concrete and removing sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
Assist with asphalt pavement repairs.
Support vegetation control, debris removal, and truck loading.
Direct traffic using established flagging procedures.
Perform manual labor to support maintenance and construction activities.
Assist with cleaning and digging drainage ditches and cleaning and repairing stormwater structures.
Support emergency response efforts, including clearing roads after hurricanes and controlling snow and ice.
Participate in training to develop construction and equipment operation skills that support career progression and personal growth.

What you bring:

A successful Maintenance Worker will have basic knowledge of construction practices and tools, the ability to use hand tools and perform manual labor, and a willingness to learn. Applicants must be able to follow instructions, learn and carry out flagging procedures, and consistently adhere to safety requirements.

Work locations:

Selected applicants will be assigned to one of the following locations based on operational needs:

Greenbrier Yard: 925 Executive Blvd.
Hickory Yard: 149 Benefit Rd.
Bowers Hill Yard: 3900 S. Military Hwy.

Opportunities to advance:

Employees with a valid driver’s license that meets City driving standards may have opportunities to advance into Equipment Operator positions as their skills develop.

Bring your commitment and willingness to learn, and build a rewarding career with the City of Chesapeake!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications:

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Concrete and/or asphalt experience

Job Open Date: 09/30/2026
Job Close Date: 10/14/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Maintenance Worker in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

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