Job Openings & Employment
When positions are available, they will be advertised in the local newspaper, the Virginian Review, and/ or the Roanoke Times. The City of Covington is an EEO Employer.
The City of Covington presently employs the following:
- Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Secretary, Animal Warden, Automotive Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic Supervisor
- Building Official
- Cemetery Sexton, Communications Officer, Crew Supervisor, Custodian
- Deputy Commissioner of Revenue, Deputy Treasurer, Director of Central Accounting
- Equipment Operator
- Landfill Foreman
- General Maintenance Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Laborer, Landfill Scalehouse Attendant
- Maintenance Superintendent
- Parks and Recreation Director, Police Chief, Police Officer, Property Code Enforcer, Public Works Director
- Refuse Collector
- Senior Center Coordinator
- Treatment Plant Chief Operator, Treatment Plant Operator, Truck Driver
- Utility Worker, Utility Worker/Pump Station
- Water Service Technician
The City of Covington's benefit package for full-time employees consists of Local Choice Health Insurance, Minnesota Life Insurance, VRS, annual leave, sick leave, and holiday pay with additional optional benefits.
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Employment Application - Pick Up:
Virginia Employment Commission
106 N. Maple Avenue
Covington, VA 24426
Submit an Application
The City of Covington offers equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. All employment policies and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
- Email:
jobapp@covington.va.us - Mail:
Human Resources
333 W Locust St
Covington, VA 24426
For questions or additional information, please call Human Resources at (540) 965-6310 or email jobapp@covington.va.us.
Part-Time Employment at Parks and Rec for Putt-Putt attendants
General Description
The City of Covington is accepting applications for seasonal part-time employment at Parks and Rec for Putt-Putt attendants thru 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Requirements/Preferences
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Must be able to work both days and evenings, Monday through Sunday. A valid Virginia Driver’s license is required.
Salary and Benefits
Salary $12.41 Hour
Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to complete a City employment application
Submit your application via email to jobapp@covington.va.us or mail to:
Parks and Recreation Attn: Seasonal Part-Time Employment
City of Covington
333 W. Locust Street
Covington, VA 24426
Accepting applications through 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The City of Covington offers equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. All employment policies and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Part-Time Employment Application Acceptance
The City of Covington is accepting applications to establish a register to fill Part-Time or Temporary vacancies as they arise.
Submit your application via email to jobapp@covington.va.us or mail to:
Part-Time Application
City of Covington
333 W Locust St
Covington, VA 24426
In the Position Applied for Section, please list Part-Time and area identified from below where you have an employment interest:
- Clerical and Administrative
- Public Works
- Parks & Recreation
- General Laborer
- Seasonal Parks & Recreation / Cemetery (Laborers, Pool, Youth Sports)
- Emergency Services (Rescue Squad/E 911 Response-Requires Certification)
Salaries will be based upon qualifications and job duties to be identified at the time of interviews. These Part-Time positions will not offer benefits.
Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2025. All applications will be maintained on file and utilized for all Part-Time hires through December 31, 2025.
The City of Covington offers equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. All employment policies and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Part-time Employment in our Parks and Recreation Department
General Description
The City of Covington is accepting applications for temporary part-time employment in our Parks and Recreation Department to serve for an undetermined period of time, filling in for our Senior Coordinator.
Requirements/Preferences
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to work Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. A valid Virginia Driver’s license is required.
Salary and Benefits
Salary $12.41 Hour
Application Process
Interested applicants are requested to complete a City employment application
Submit your application via email to lworley@covington.va.us or mail to:
Attn: Temporary Employment
City of Covington
333 W. Locust Street
Covington, VA 24426
The City of Covington offers equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees. All employment policies and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
