Working Title of Vacant Position Tradeshelper Job Type:
Full Time Posting Type:
Public Number of Vacancies:
1
Department:
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division:
PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP
Requisition Number:
2026263 Number of hours worked per week: 40+
Work Schedule:
Monday
- Friday Spring/Summer 6 AM-2:30 PM Fall/Winter 7 AM
- 3:30 PM. | Rarely
- Less than 1 hour per week.
Work Site Location:
Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement:
R•
Routine Pay Basis:
Weekly Advertised Salary:
Starting Range:
$34,360
- $51,111 Annually depending on qualifications.
Job Description:
This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA. Join the City of Chesapeake Team as a Tradeshelper. Are you looking for a stable career with excellent benefits, hands-on work, and opportunities to grow your skills? The City of Chesapeake may have the perfect opportunity for you! The Public Utilities Maintenance & Operations Division is seeking motivated, dependable candidates to join our Facilities Section as a Tradeshelper. This role offers meaningful work that helps maintain essential city infrastructure while allowing you to develop valuable maintenance and trade skills. What You'll Do As a Tradeshelper, you'll play an important role in maintaining over 280 Sewer Pump Stations throughout the City of Chesapeake. You'll work both outdoors and indoors to help keep city-owned properties safe, functional, and visually appealing for the community.
Your daily responsibilities may include:
Operating stand-up and ride-on mowers, weed eaters, edgers, bush trimmers, chainsaws, pole saws, and other landscaping equipment Maintaining grounds and exterior areas to ensure a clean and professional appearance Performing light carpentry, painting, metalworking, and minor facility repairs Assisting with maintenance, modifications, and repairs to buildings, structures, and equipment Inspecting facilities and identifying maintenance needs Completing job-related reports, logs, and activity documentation Supporting other maintenance and operational tasks as assigned What We're Looking For We're seeking candidates who are reliable, safety-conscious, and eager to learn.
Ideal candidates should have:
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and landscaping equipment The ability to follow assigned routes and complete tasks independently Basic knowledge of facility maintenance and groundskeeping A strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions The ability to safely operate motor-driven equipment and vehicles Why Join the City of Chesapeake? Stable, full-time employment Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Opportunities for advancement and skill development Meaningful work serving the local community Supportive team environment If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in maintaining facilities and landscapes, and want to build a long-term career with growth potential, we encourage you to apply today! 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 completion of 10th grade in high school. High school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires one month of vocational training or a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Special certifications may be required based on department and assignment.
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:
OSHA-10 Safety Training Experience towing small landscaping/maintenance trailers Forklift experience Landscaping experience Experience in small construction projects/repairs
Job Open Date:
06/04/2026
Job Close Date:
06/18/2026
Open Until Filled:
No Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume. Please ensure that all sections of the application are completed in full, as submission of a resume is optional for this recruitment.
Medical 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.
