Urban Forestry Technician
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Urban Forestry Technician - (UFT) - Position SummaryBased in the Urban Forestry Department and under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Urban Forestry Technician works closely with all departments to ensure the health and wellness of trees, maintenance of adopted spots in Richmond, and all other urban forestry support duties as assigned. The UFT supports the Urban Forestry Technician Lead with daily operations and all duties related to tree planting.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Urban Forestry
Observe Best Practices
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Urban Forestry
- Complete all assigned tasks and duties
- Perform routine maintenance on trees under GWR’s care
- Meet with supervisor and other staff regularly
Observe Best Practices
- Comply with Groundwork Richmond safety regulations, when necessary utilize the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all COVID-19 protocols
- Read and understand training materials and work-related documents including safety, Title IX, and other assigned trainings
- Maintaining a clean job site; picking up all tools and equipment and securing tools and job site each day, to reduce potential hazards
- Follow GWR incident reporting procedures; observing risks, near misses or any safety related concerns to the attention of the Program Manager
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Covid-19 vaccinated or willing to become vaccinated prior to employment
- All Groundwork Richmond staff are mandated reporters and must comply with all related obligations and requirements