Public Service Worker - Landscaping & Forestry Crew

Are you looking for a secure job with great pay, excellent benefits, and an opportunity for advancement? Do you like physical work in an outdoor environment? Are you interested in being part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional services that improve and maintain a community's quality of life? Would you like to find a career, not just a job? You’ve come to the right place!

We have an immediate opening for a Public Service Worker on our Landscaping & Forestry Crew in the Gaithersburg Department of Public Works.

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 the Public Service Worker I level position is negotiable within the target hiring range ($42,200 - $49,500) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience, knowledge, qualifications, training, certifications, and skills proficiency of the candidate.

We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, excellent work/life balance, and training and professional growth/promotional opportunities.

Candidates must have some related experience in manual work such as landscaping, tree maintenance, mowing, grounds maintenance, or other related field. 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.

As a Public Service Worker on the Landscaping & Forestry crew, you will assist in maintaining more than 91 properties, placing over 800 yards of mulch, planting 150 trees, and trimming more than 2,500 trees each year. You will be joining a hard-working and collaborative team committed to keeping the City beautiful and well-maintained and exceeding the expectations of our residents and visitors to our community.

• 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 sites; 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.

Key job responsibilities are outlined above; please click the link provided to view the complete classification description for the Public Service Worker I/II or the Senior Public Service Worker I/II level. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for each position in the City's FY 2027 Schedule of Salary Ranges to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 101 for Public Service Worker I, Grade 102 for Public Service Worker II, Grade 103 for Senior Public Service Worker I, Grade 104 for Senior Public Service Worker II).

• 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…