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Referral Bonus
Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician to assume responsibility of general grounds maintenance and cleaning of parks, cemeteries, and facilities throughout Parks Recreation and Community Facilities. This position will assist the department with establishing and executing regular maintenance cycles that will ensure that the parks, cemeteries, facilities, and green spaces are safe, clean, and accessible for public use.

Duties include but are not limited to

Performing routine cleaning tasks and maintenance of community centers, shelters, and restrooms.
Mowing, weed eating, trash/debris removal, supporting special events and projects, and snow/ice removal
Maintaining athletic field maintenance, leaf collection/removal, invasive plant removal, and minor equipment repair
Cleaning buildings and other facilities as needed
Provide Park guest with friendly & professional customer service, useful information and recommendations for safe park and facility usage
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED or specialized vocational training
Two years of maintenance experience related to assignment
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

Basic math
Basic/standard repairs and maintenance applications
Chemicals and their commercial and industrial applications
Commercial mowing equipment
Machine safety procedures, including "lock-out tag-out"
Specific knowledge related to area of responsibility such as paint applications, paint removal, application of dry wall, playground safety, playground inspection, etc.
Variety of hand and power tools needed for various circumstances
Usage and safe operation of various equipment and tools
Various plants and fauna for safety reasons
Mechanics

Skills (some combination of the following):

Breaking down and rebuilding equipment
Cleaning area of responsibility
Communicating with various internal and external departments
Conducting snow removal
Ensuring equipment is in safe working order, cleaned, and well maintained
Leading a crew and keeping them safe
Mixing and pouring concrete properly if area of focus
Navigating work area
Performing minor repairs and replacing damaged equipment
Performing routine or heavy cleaning
Reading a tape measure and a diagram
Reading and writing
Setting up and assisting with special events
Using and operating equipment such as tractors, backhoes, hand tools, power tools, weed eaters, dump trucks, etc.

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Follow standard procedures and established practices
Physical dexterity
Be patient
Problem solve
Work with others, including in a strenuous work environment

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 reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, finger, feel, and hear; and occasionally crouch, crawl, and talk. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 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 Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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

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