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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

Duties include but are not limited to

Duties to include but are not limited to:

• Operating heavy equipment, power and hand tools
• Park maintenance may include mowing, weed eating, table, bench & shelter repairs & maintenance, ball field maintenance, snow removal, fence repair & installation, and general landscaping, trail construction and maintenance, volunteer coordination, tree care, sawyer work, rigging, truck and trailer hauling, trash, litter and recycling removal, and basic carpentry
• Facilities maintenance including cleaning, repairs, and painting
• Determining repairs necessary on faulty equipment and making repairs as needed or notifying proper maintenance personnel to handle repairs
• Assisting maintenance personnel in other classifications, such as plumbers and electricians, in performing their duties
• Preparing and presenting reports, maintaining work order logs

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear, accurate and understandable manner
• Ability to recognize conditions that may jeopardize personal, crew, or the public’s safety
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office to include Excel, Outlook and Word
• Demonstrates skills in timely, accurate and excellent record keeping
• Basic familiarity with City of Richmond Parks and Facilities
• Ability to problem solve, prioritize tasks and find creative solutions in stressful environments

• Requires high school or GED or specialized vocational training.
• Requires one year of 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 valid state driver's license

• Degree in Park and Recreation or associated field.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical and dexterity refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

• Environmental hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights and toxic/caustic chemicals.

• Sensory ability refers to hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell required by the job.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception and texture perception.

• The City of Richmond, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

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.

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.

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.