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Maintenance Worker (Urban Forestry)
City of Richmond, VA —Richmond, VA
- $41,600.00 - $56,721.60 a year
- Multiple hires
- OSHA
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral program
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EMS Provider
Powhatan County —Powhatan, VA
- $58,305 - $67,305 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Plant Health Care Technician
Arborscapes LLC —Powhatan, VA
- $18 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Power tools
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Climbing Arborist Trainee
Arborscapes LLC —Powhatan, VA
- $18 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
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- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Consulting Utility Forester
ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC —Midlothian, VA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Paid parental leave
- Fuel card
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Transmission Utility Forester - Capital
ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC —Amelia Court House, VA
- $26 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid parental leave
- Fuel card
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Contract Utility Forester | Richmond / Petersburg, VA
ACRT, Inc. —Richmond, VA
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Fuel card
- Disability insurance
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Climbing Arborist
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Richmond, VA
- $23 - $29 an hour
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- Mid-level
- No travel
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- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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- 7 years
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Maintenance Worker (Urban Forestry)

City of Richmond, VA -
Richmond, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$41,600.00 - $56,721.60 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
Referral program

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…YOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Language Incentive
Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Description

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.

Duties include but are not limited to

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, Special Certifications and Licenses

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

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

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 frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, lift, grasp, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently balance, stoop, crouch, reach, pull, finger, feel, and talk; and occasionally climb, kneel, and crawl. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at [email protected].

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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