Casual Maintenance Technician (Landscaping) April - October

Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA); New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

A regional authority is seeking a Casual Maintenance Technician for landscaping duties from April to October. This part-time role involves performing routine maintenance tasks and providing excellent customer service. Applicants should be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have some experience in landscaping or grounds keeping. Work is conducted outdoors in various weather conditions, and all employees are required to have direct deposit for pay. Apply online at the specified website.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous landscaping/grounds keeping experience preferred.
• Willing to undergo a pre-employment physical and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance duties as requested.
• Assist in general landscaping and grounds keeping tasks.
• Provide high-quality customer service.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to read work orders

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Small power equipment

Job description

Casual Maintenance Technician (Landscaping) April - October

CASUAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN-Landscaping
(April through October)
Location: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, DE
Hourly Rate: $18.00
Opening Date: January 13, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Summary

This position is a casual maintenance landscaping position. Most job responsibilities require little or no previous skills. This position is required to operate basic hand tools and light equipment. This position is also required to work safely and efficiently in accordance with instructions, general operating practices, and procedures. Work is focused on immediate unit with limited awareness of related areas. This is predominantly a Monday through Friday 7a-3p shift, but work schedules can be modified to fit the departmental needs which may require the employee to work shift work and/or weekends. Work is performed outdoors and can be in any weather condition. This casual position is part-time and there are no guaranteed minimum number of hours, nor are there any guaranteed assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance duties based on specific requests; helps complete work plans according to deadline
• Completes or assists in completion general landscaping and grounds keeping tasks and other maintenance duties as assigned
• Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read work orders; effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand relevant Authority policies and procedures and safety techniques
• Within a reasonable time period, gains basic competence in all required equipment and in assigned work
• Ability learn and use small power equipment safely and efficiently
• Basic competence in all required equipment and in assigned work
• Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone

Typical Work Environments

• Landscaping and Grounds Keeping

Licenses, Registrations, and/or Certificates

• Valid driver's license

Required Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
• Previous landscaping/grounds keeping experience

Additional Requirements

• Subject to a pre-employment physical and drug testing
• Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay

Application

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at www.drba.net. In addition, you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed application.