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City of Richmond, Virginia

Gardener - Urban Forestry

City of Richmond, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Gardener - Urban Forestry City of Richmond, Virginia

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About 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 The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking multiple highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Gardener with the Urban Forestry Division. The incumbent is responsible for implementing the City's gardening master plan for beautification and landscaping throughout the municipality.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Planting, pruning, and maintaining City trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.

Managing flower beds and other landscape on City-owned/managed property

Ordering planting materials and providing proper care of these materials

Using planting materials efficiently to maintain flower beds, shrub care, potting perennials and annuals

Installing and repairing irrigation systems

Installing safe work zone areas

Performing other related duties as assigned

City of Richmond Department of Public Works employees who perform duties in this class are considered essential employees and may be required to work during times of emergencies, natural disasters, and inclement weather.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

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