Laborer-Landscape (ROW)

City of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

12d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Hands-on, outdoors, and takes pride in making the city look its best-someone who enjoys physical work, teamwork, and seeing the impact of their effort every day. You'll help maintain and enhance Fort Wayne's landscapes and green spaces-keeping corridors clean, safe, and visually appealing for the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of landscape or grounds maintenance experience
• Knowledge of plant care, weed control, and landscape best practices
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain records
• Experience operating landscaping equipment, trucks, and trailers
• Understanding of pesticide and fertilizer application
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Background in horticulture or related field preferred
• Valid Indiana driver's license
• Indiana Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain within 1 year)
• Chainsaw safety certification, First Aid/CPR, and boater safety training (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

Responsibilities

• Maintain city landscapes including planting, pruning, mowing, watering, and overall plant care
• Support green infrastructure efforts and keep right-of-way corridors clean and debris-free
• Operate trucks, trailers, mowers, and a variety of hand and power tools
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and track work through accurate documentation
• Assist with seasonal needs like snow removal and support other departments as needed
• Provide guidance and training to seasonal or new staff
• Assist with assigning and directing daily work tasks as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED