Mowing Landscaping Crew Lead

Dragonfly Pond Works•Camden, DE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dragonfly Pond Works is hiring a full-time Mowing Landscaping Crew Lead in Wyoming, Delaware. The role manages maintenance of lakes, ponds, and other Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs), including mowing and trimming pond slopes and basins. The Crew Lead coordinates daily workloads, equipment, and materials; operates and maintains landscaping equipment; completes required paperwork; and communicates with crew members, clients, contractors, and subcontractors. The position involves outdoor work in varied weather and near water, on slopes, and includes routine lifting of up to 80 pounds. Pay is $20–$25 per hour. Dragonfly Pond Works is an environmental services company specializing in stormwater management. Since 2006, it has provided routine maintenance and repairs for stormwater devices, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and underground facilities. The company describes itself as a fast-growing employer offering year-round work and long-term career opportunities, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in lake or pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, turf management, or erosion control.
Ability to routinely lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to walk on steep slopes for extended periods.
Ability to bend and stoop continually.
Ability to work on slopes, near water, and in various weather conditions.
Results-driven, with strong attention to detail.
Great communication skills and ability to interact with multiple audiences, including the Operations Team, subcontractors, and vendors.
Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, and Growth Oriented.

Responsibilities

Manage the maintenance of lakes, ponds, and other Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).
Mow, weed-eat, and string-trim slopes and basins of ponds.
Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
Schedule and monitor daily workloads.
Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and materials each day.
Attend and participate in crew, department, general, and safety meetings.
Prepare timesheets and other daily paperwork as required by the company.
Safely drive company-owned vehicles and trucks, with or without trailers, and transport crew members.
Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
Safely operate and maintain mowers (stand-on, walk-behind, and Ventrac), edgers, string trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, sprayers, and hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, and pruning tools.
Comply with Dragonfly's policies and procedures.