Public Service Worker - Landscaping & Forestry Crew

City of Gaithersburg•Gaithersburg, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Public Service Worker on the Landscaping & Forestry Crew in the Gaithersburg Department of Public Works. The role involves physical work in an outdoor environment and contributes to maintaining and improving the community's quality of life. The job offers secure employment with good pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. The standard work week is 40 hours, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with potential for some evening, weekend, and holiday work. The starting salary is negotiable within the target hiring range of $42,200 - $49,500, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The position is non-exempt, making employees eligible for overtime compensation.

Requirements

Be hard-working, dependable, responsible, punctual, and safety conscious.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude.
Be able to work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor over extended periods of time, possibly under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to operate mowers, tools, and other maintenance and repair equipment in a manner consistent with safety procedures.
Be able to understand and carry out specific oral instructions.
Be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) desirable.
Have some experience (6 to 12 months) performing routine landscape, tree maintenance, construction, or maintenance work, including manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools (desirable).
A valid, unexpired Medical Examiner's Certificate/DOT physical card (may be obtained during pre-employment medical examination and must be maintained throughout employment).
Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to follow safety precautions and work procedures.
Ability to work from equipment of various heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when required; and to return to work when designated to be on call for emergency situations or repair work and/or snow and ice removal.
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience using hand tools, mowers, trimmers, and other portable power tools is desirable.
If you possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement ("N") at the time of hire, and/or can demonstrate proficiency in meeting required skill levels, you may be eligible to be hired above the Public Service Worker I level.

Responsibilities

Plant, maintain, and water trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Median beautification.
Weed and litter control; mulching and edging.
Prune, maintain, and remove trees; clear trees or landscaped areas after storm or accident damage.
Grounds keeping and maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming, leaf raking/collection, loading and unloading materials and equipment, and picking up/collecting trash.
Traffic control at maintenance sties; install and remove street signage; and install and remove festive lights, decorations, and flags.
Assist with building maintenance and repair work including masonry, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
Operate construction equipment during maintenance and repair tasks and transport crew, materials, and equipment to job sites.
Assist with snow removal and ice control and with special projects as needed.
Provide excellent service, pursue continuous improvement, and exceed expectations.