Mowing Landscaping Crew Lead

Dragonfly Pond Works; Delaware; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Protective Footwear Bonus

Job summary

Dragonfly Pond Works is seeking a Pond Maintenance Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Wyoming, DE. You will maintain lakes and ponds and other stormwater facilities, perform mowing and trimming, and coordinate daily workloads with the operations team.

The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear communication with clients and subcontractors. Requirements include 2+ years in outdoor maintenance, ability to lift 80 lbs, work on slopes and in various weather, and a Results-driven

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pond/lake maintenance or related outdoor work.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds regularly.
• Ability to walk on steep slopes and work near water.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Manager.
• Maintain lakes and ponds and other Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).
• Mow, weed-eat, and trim slopes and basins.
• Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
• Schedule daily workloads and coordinate materials.
• Attend and participate in crew and department safety meetings.
• Prepare timesheets and daily paperwork as required.
• Safe driving of company trucks and transport of crew members.
• Maintain on-site relations with clients, contractors and subcontractors.

Skills

Pond maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Job description

Do you thrive in an outdoor work environment and want to be part of an exciting environmental industry? Dragonfly Pond Works is a fast-growing company, offering year-round work, and provides long-term career opportunities. Join our "swarm" today!

Location

Wyoming, DE 19934.

Pay

$20- $25 an hour- Full-time

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years in lake/pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, turf management, or erosion control.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds on a routine basis.
• Ability to walk on steep slopes for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
• Ability to work on slopes, near water, and in various weather conditions.
• Results-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Must comply with Dragonfly's policies and procedures.
• Great communication skills and ability to interact with multiple audiences, including but not limited to the Operations Team, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonfly's values: Quality Focus, Takes Ownership, and Growth Oriented.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Manager
• Manage the maintenance of lakes and ponds, & other Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs).
• Mowing, weed-eating, and string trimming slopes and basins of ponds
• Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
• Schedule and monitor daily workloads
• Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and materials each day.
• Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.
• Prepare timesheets and other daily paperwork as required by the company.
• Safe driving of company owned vehicles trucks (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members.
• Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors.

Safe Operation And Maintenance Of The Following Equipment

• Mowers - Stand on, walk behind, Ventrac.
• Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws
• Backpack blowers and sprayers
• Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Protective Footwear Bonus

Dragonfly Pond Works is a leading environmental service company specializing in stormwater management. Since 2006, Dragonfly has provided routine maintenance and repairs on stormwater devices, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and underground facilities.

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.