Maintenance Worker (Urban Forestry)

Posting number: 29M00000728

Department: Public Works

Division: Urban Forestry

Job classification: Maintenance Worker*

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Agriculture, Grounds & Landscaping

Summary

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill multiple Maintenance Worker positions in the Urban Forestry.  Selected candidates will be expected to work a scheduled shift of Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Incumbents assigned to tree maintenance serve as trainees in the maintenance of City trees by operating a cherry picker or bucket truck to remove dead/dying trees or interfering branches; climbing trees to perform maintenance; planting trees; spraying trees for insect and disease control; and operating equipment such as a chainsaw, stump-grinder, chipper, tandem dump truck and hand and power tools.

Examples of duties

• Performing routine grounds and maintenance tasks of designated areas of responsibility
• Completing tasks that require walking, lifting, pulling and pushing various items to include bulk and brush
• Assisting other personnel in performing various tasks and special projects as required
• Operating a variety of light machines and equipment
• Safely and efficiently controlling traffic in work zones
• Assisting with snow removal as needed
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Education sufficient for satisfactory job performance
• No prior work experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One (1) year of work experience preferred

 LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a valid driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license within 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Equipment and tools in area of focus
• Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
• Chemicals needed for proper floor maintenance
• Instructions for safety and accident prevention
• Minor first aid
• Operating instructions for cleaning equipment and materials
• OSHA standards; safety and accident prevention
• Proper time to change and clean equipment

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Assisting skilled trades by providing support services
• Communicating 
• Interacting positively
• Learning and practicing acceptable methods
• Listening and following directions
• Maintaining the cleanliness of assigned facilities and grounds 
• Picking up and carrying heavy objects
• Reading and documenting work via daily logs
• Stripping floors
• Using equipment properly
• Operating and driving a dump truck if area of focus
• Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions
• Oral and written communication
• Customer service

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Pay attention to detail
• Make decisions
• Self-start

Supplemental information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with freque