There’s never been a better time to explore a future with the City of Dover.  We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Parks and Recreation Department as a Lead Laborer for the Grounds Division.  The essential function of this position is to lead a group of employees in performing a variety of mowing, landscaping, tree maintenance, flower bed maintenance and facility maintenance at the City’s 240 acres of land.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform such duties as mowing grass, trim and remove vegetation, trim trees, mulch, pull weeds, rake, and blow leaves, perform yard repairs, and plant and maintain flower beds.
• Inspect motor equipment daily and perform minor maintenance; complete job-related logs and forms and assist in providing information to the public.
• This position is classified as essential personnel that will be required to assist with weather emergencies such as but not limited to snowstorms.

To view the entire job description, please visit, https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on DOE Union Employees Job Titles.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED with one (1) year of related experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within three (3) months and a CDL license within six (6) months of employment.
• A Department of Transportation (DOT) physical associated with CDL is required along with a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. 
• Pesticide application license with ornamental turf & right-of-way endorsement or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

A criminal background investigation will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)