Maintenance Worker (Urban Forestry)

City of Richmond•810 Forest Lawn Drive, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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