Maintenance/Groundskeeper
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
General Maintenance/Grounds Keeper
Job Summary
- This position provides grounds-keeping services and routine general maintenance work for all town property.
Key Responsibilities
- Lawn care: Mowing, edging and trimming.
- Plant care: Planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, and watering flowers, shrubs, and trees.
- Streets: Street sweeping and clearing of storm drains.
- Park: Emptying trash cans daily, cleaning and maintenance of park restrooms, inspection of playground equipment, cleaning of playground area and general park space.
- Dog Park and Multipurpose Court: Maintain cleanliness daily, emptying trash cans and inspection for damage.
- Seasonal tasks: Leaf removal in the fall and snow/ice removal in the winter.
- Equipment maintenance: Operating and maintaining mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other hand tools.
- Minor repairs: Assisting with upkeep of fences, walkways, and other outdoor structures.
- Event support: Assisting with site preparation and cleanup for outdoor events.
- General maintenance: Performing light custodial tasks, such as site cleanup and general tidiness.
- Other related duties as required.
Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping is beneficial.
- Skills:
- Physical ability: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and prolonged periods of standing or walking.
- Self-motivation: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail: Meticulous care of grounds and equipment.
- Manual dexterity: Skill in handling tools and performing repairs.
- Communication: Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with the team.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with basic maintenance materials and procedures, as well as safe pesticide/herbicide application.
Work Environment
- Location: Town of Wyoming, Delaware
- Type: Part-time to Full-time (expected in March 2026).
- Physical demands: The job involves working outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Pay based on experience.
- Benefits: Part-time position offers no benefits. Full-time will include benefits such as health insurance, Pension, generous paid time off.
How to Apply:
Please visit Wyoming Town Hall at 120 W. Camden Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE 19934 for an application. Any questions can be directed to town staff at 302-697-2966.
