Urban Forestry Seasonal Maintenance Worker
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.
To Apply: To view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page, www.charlottesville.gov/jobs, and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. USE THE FOLLOWING URL TO APPLY ONLINE:
The hiring amount for this position is $16.50 an hour. This is a non-exempt, seasonal (variable/limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits.
Working under the general supervision of the City’s Urban Forester, the Urban Forestry Seasonal Maintenance Worker provides customer service and city beautification through efficient maintenance of city owned trees located at various locations (park properties, recreational facilities, grounds, streets, schools, downtown mall and UVA corner), performing invasive plant control/containment and maintaining appropriate records (such as GIS data collection of city-owned trees and park conditions). Provides service assistance in many functional areas within the Park system, which may include: Mowing and turf maintenance, horticulture maintenance (such as maintenance of city-owned trees, including planting, pruning, felling, mulching, watering trees, flower beds and pots), and/or Right-Of-Ways performing street mowing and Right-Of-Way maintenance etc.
This position performs routine semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of common tools and operates equipment in connection with the semi-skilled tasks to which assigned (including but not limited to mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, hand operated tools, etc.). Tasks may include trail construction and trail maintenance as needed. Does related work as required.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
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Responsible for facilities, grounds and City infrastructure maintenance functions;
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Assists with construction and maintenance projects;
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Performs simple repair and completes maintenance assignments;
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May be exposed to or required to use chemicals in general maintenance responsibilities;
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Assists senior workers in semiskilled work and the use of hand tools and maintenance equipment;
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Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with custodial, construction and maintenance operations;
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May operate vehicles as required;
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Must have the willingness and flexibility to work as a member of one or several teams;
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school or vocational school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.)
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Some experience as a laborer or general knowledge in the maintenance, repair and/or construction activities to which assigned.
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Some experience of general knowledge in the operation of mechanical and automotive equipment.
Special Requirements:
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May require valid VA driver's license by employment start date.
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May require the ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator certification.
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May require the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of the maintenance, repair and manual tasks of the area to which assigned; some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of the common hand and power tools required in the work; some knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of the equipment to which assigned; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
