Temporary Travel Trade Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location : City Hall, 900 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA
Job Type: Temporary Pool
Job Number: Various
Department: Human Resources-Temporary Pool
Opening Date: 05/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description
This position is established for a specific period of time and falling into the category of either short term, seasonal, pool, provisional, grant-funded or emergency. The intent of this position is to create a pool of qualified candidates to fill short term trades and maintenance needs in various capacities throughout the City.
Duties include but are not limited to
Duties are specific to the needs of the department. Below is a sample of job duties:
Maintenance Worker

• Maintains grounds including cutting lawn, trimming branches, removing debris; conducts equipment maintenance such as service requests. Provides routine and heavy cleaning tasks. Provides minor repairs. Assists skilled trade staff by performing supporting tasks. Operates a variety of machines and equipment. Handles traffic control, as needed. Assists with snow and ice removal.
• Collects, clears, and picks up debris and trash from designated spaces.
• Assists with various events, including event set-up and tear-down.
• Performs facility checks and inspections, if applicable.
• Assists citizens as needed.

Trades
Provides trades specific duties to include:

• Cleaning and performing preventative maintenance
• Performing scheduled inspections
• Troubleshooting and making repairs;
• Preparing and completing work orders;
• Following all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Five years of progressive experience in the assigned technical field
• 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 OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire may be required
• Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• Some positions in tree maintenance require ISA certification (International Society of Arboriculture) and pesticide certification
• Related trades journeyman cards and or licenses
• Positions in hazardous materials require certification for handling refrigerants

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• People management, supervising/leading crews
• Local codes and ordinances
• Principles of boiler operations and maintenance
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Forecasting and planning
• HVAC principles
• Conveyor systems
• Natural gas systems
• Natural gas service installation
• Installation, repair, and removal of traffic signals
• Methods of tree removal and maintenance

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Effective oral/written communication
• Operating heavy equipment such as bucket trucks
• Mathematical calculations
• Computer proficiency including GIS systems
• Operating commercial equipment
• Budgeting
• People Management
• Problem solving
• Customer Service
• Organizing
• Documentation
• Plumbing
• Carpentry

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Work autonomously
• Self-management
• Communicate with diverse populations with differing needs

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. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to crawl, reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palm, talk, feel, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 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 Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@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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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.
01
10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school education
• High school diploma
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

04
Do you have a valid VA driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

06
Are you certified in any trades area (journey's man card)?

• Yes
• No

07
If Yes, please list the type of certification/journeyman's card you possess.
08
Please list any lawn maintenance and all additional equipment you have experience using.
09
Do you have experience operating heavy equipment, including tractors, mowers and extended reach slope mower.

• Yes
• No

Required Question