Skilled Laborer (Forestry) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/jobs/newprint/4903642) Apply  Skilled Laborer (Forestry) Salary See Position Description Location Pittsburgh, PA Job Type CS Non-Competitive, Full Time Job Number 25-SKFM-01 Department Public Works Opening Date 04/15/2025 Closing Date 5/6/2025 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit 04 + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION SUMMARY Performs a wide variety of manual work of moderate complexity utilizing mechanized and power tools/equipment; achieves certification and/or advanced training in areas of expertise (ie, Pesticide Applicator License, Pool Operator License, Certified Playground Inspector, National Green Infrastructure Certification, Tree Work Safety, etc.); exercises independent judgement, produces necessary reports. Department : Public Works Posting Type : Announcement/Bid Salary : $25.97 per hour. Union : This position is included in the Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Union Bid Form : Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form. Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive REQUIREMENTS General Application Requirements: You must submit or show proof of all the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal. + Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions. + Applicants must be presently employed by the City of Pittsburgh and remain continuously employed until time of appointment. + Applicants must remain residents throughout employment. + Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. + A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis. NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered). Qualifying Requirements : Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status. + WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show one (1) year of full-time experience performing laborer work in the City of Pittsburgh. At least six (6) months of the experience must include performing skilled laborer work in Forestry or tree maintenance. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.) + EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position. + EQUIVALENCY: None permitted for this position. Therefore, no education/training and/or work experience may be substituted toward the qualifying requirements listed above. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date. + Written: None required for this position. + Performance: None required for this position. + Medical: Required. POSITION DUTIES + Participates in various projects or tasks requiring physical labor and some acquired craft skills such as carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, glazing, tree removal and planting, pool operations, masonry, welding/burning/brazing, cement finishing, etc. + Assists a craftsperson in their craft (e.g., constructing wet/dry walls, installing French drains, preparing mixes, retrieving parts, repairing tires, installing tree supports, welding/burning, etc.) as required. + Operates complex and/or off-the-road motorized equipment (eg, compact tractor, stump grinder, brush/wood chipper, mini skid-steer w/ attachments, zero turn mower, etc.) and/or hand powered and mechanized tools that are air/hydraulic operated (i.e., chainsaws of all sizes, power pruner, etc.) for the purposes of planting, maintaining, and/or removing trees and landscaping as required. + Assists with the maintenance, setup, and tear-down of Trans Stage, Trans Bleachers and/or Showmobile as required. + Operates, troubleshoots, repairs and cleans pools and all of their components (e.g., recirculation system, filters, chlorinators/brominators, pumps, etc.) with appropriate certifications as required. + Measures water for compliance and adds appropriate chemicals as needed or required to maintain proper water balance. Inspects playgrounds with appropriate certification as required. + Applies pesticides with appropriate certification as required. + Inspects green infrastructure with appropriate certification as required. + Places orders for the correct amount of material necessary to complete assigned job; arranges for unused materials to be returned, stored or disposed of in a proper manner as required. + Uses a variety of technological hardware (i.e., computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (i.e., email, Cartegraph, Microsoft Office, etc.) to maintain records and prepare accurate reports on work performed. + Maintains records and prepares accurate reports on work performed. + Performs activities and functions of related lower-level personnel as assigned or required (i.e., Laborer). + Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required. + May work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. CLICK HERE (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description. Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including: + Health, Dental and Vision Benefits + Pension + Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan + Tuition Reimbursement + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Personal Days (Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.) 01 Are you a current City of Pittsburgh employee? If you are not, do not apply. This position is for existing employees only. + Yes + No 02 Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position? + N/A- I already possess the required driver's license. + YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position. + NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position. 03 Do you possess a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience performing laborer work in the City of Pittsburgh which includes at least six (6) months of experience performing skilled laborer work in Forestry or tree maintenance? + Yes! + No 04 Please briefly describe your experience in Forestry/tree maintenance. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A. 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