Gardener - Urban Forestry

Gardener - Urban Forestry

City of Richmond, Virginia

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

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.

Entry level

Full-time

Science

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