Urban Forestry Seasonal Maintenance Worker Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4808881) Apply  Urban Forestry Seasonal Maintenance Worker Salary $16.50 Hourly Location Charlottesville, VA Job Type Seasonal Job Number 241200030 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 02/04/2025 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary Help support Parks and Recreation in their mission to enhance the quality of life for all through the stewardship of public land and parks and to provide quality recreational experiences. 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. 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. Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Responsible for facilities, grounds and City infrastructure maintenance functions; + Assists with construction and maintenance projects; + Performs simple repair and completes maintenance assignments; + May be exposed to or required to use chemicals in general maintenance responsibilities; + Assists senior workers in semiskilled work and the use of hand tools and maintenance equipment; + Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with custodial, construction and maintenance operations; + May operate vehicles as required; + Must have the willingness and flexibility to work as a member of one or several teams; + Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications: + 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.) + Some experience as a laborer in the maintenance, repair and/or construction activities to which assigned. + Some experience in the operation of mechanical and automotive equipment. Special Requirements: + May require valid VA driver's license by employment start date. + May require the ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator certification. + 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. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: HEAVY WORK: Heavy Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays and/or emergency on-call. This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing. The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, chemicals/hazardous waste, blood-borne pathogens, infectious bacteria, fuels and allergens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position also requires the regular use of or subject to vibration, ladder/step stool, traffic/roadways, driving light equipment and/or moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. There are no benefits for this position, as it is a temporary, substitute, seasonal or intern position, or the work schedule is less than 20 hours per week. 01 Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School or Vocational School Diploma or GED? + Yes + No 02 If 'No' was selected to Question #1, do you have a minimum of two years of direct work experience in the field? + Yes + No 03 Do you have some experience as a laborer in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction activities related to forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, invasive plant control, or related field? (must be verifiable with reference to your application) + Yes + No 04 Do you have some experience in the operation of mechanical or automotive equipment? (including but not limited to mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, hand operated tools, etc.) (must be verifiable with reference to your application) + Yes + No 05 This position may require driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility? + Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. + No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record. 06 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 07 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Employer City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs