Lead Public Service Worker - Landscaping & Forestry Crew

JOB Are you looking for a secure job with great pay and excellent benefits? Do you like physical work in an outdoor environment? Would you like to find a career, not just a job? You’ve come to the right place! We have two immediate openings for Lead Public Service Workers on our Landscaping & Forestry Crew in the Gaithersburg Department of Public Works.

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Candidates must have at least five years of relevant experience in commercial landscaping, grounds or tree maintenance, or other related field; demonstrated experience operating light and heavy equipment commonly used in performing routine construction and maintenance work safely and efficiently; and demonstrated experience using digital tools and technology to perform job-related tasks (such as tracking work orders, preparing reports, electronic timekeeping, etc.). At least two years of experience leading small work crews in maintenance/construction work is preferred. You must possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement ("N") at the time of hire or agree to obtain your Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement within 12 months of your hire date as a condition of your employment. Training/equipment to assist you in meeting this requirement will be offered, and testing and licensing costs are paid for by the City.

40 hours per week; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($57,000 - $64,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience, knowledge, qualifications, training, certifications, and skills proficiency of the candidate.

As a Lead Public Service Worker on the Landscaping & Forestry Crew, you will be a front-line lead responsible for leading and participating in the work of a small, highly specialized team of workers that creates, builds, and maintains streetscapes, landscaped medians, and other public facility landscapes f...