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OPEN FOR KENT COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC!

PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE FROM THIS BOARD!

DATE POSTED: MARCH 4, 2026

POSTED BY: DARIELL WILLIAMS

CLOSING DATE/TIME: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All applicants must submit an online application to be considered for the position. To apply, please visit

https://www.kentcountyde.gov/My-Government/Employment-Human-Resources/Employment-

Opportunities if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources department at

(302) 744-1918 or by email at hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov.

Department of Community Services

Division of Parks & Recreation

Contracted/Temporary, GRADE 2102

\$15.00/hour

Seasonal Parks Worker

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform manual labor for a variety of seasonal (temporary) maintenance

work at County owned or controlled parks and related improvements. Work may require special skills in a

trade such as landscaping, electrical, carpentry, and plumbing. This position works under close supervision,

independently developing work methods and sequences within specified procedures and work areas.

Duties and Responsibilities: (Illustrative Only)

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position.

Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

Maintains grounds and landscaping of the County park properties.

Paints the interior and exterior of buildings and equipment.

Opens, closes and secures County buildings or park property as directed.

Repairs and cleans sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces.

Picks-up and/or deliver goods and equipment as required, using a County vehicle.

Removes ice and snow from sidewalks and other areas.

Moves equipment and materials as required.

Performs custodial or security work as required.

Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs to equipment.

Performs carpentry and plumbing tasks as required.

Installs and maintains equipment and lights.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) or more years of experience that

includes landscaping maintenance, general maintenance work, and equipment operation or any equivalent

combination of education, training, and experience.

mailto:hr.recruitment@kentcountyde.gov

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of and skill in the methods and practices of lawn and grounds care, painting, minor carpentry,

plumbing, and other trade areas; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to do manual labor; regular

and timely attendance; and performance of duties in a safe manner.

Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work

environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers,

co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of and skill in the methods and practices of lawn and grounds care, painting, minor carpentry,

plumbing, and other trade areas; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to do manual labor; regular

and timely attendance; and performance of duties in a safe manner.

Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work

environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers,

co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to demonstrate physical activities and use a

computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to stand, walk and demonstrate activities for intermittent

periods of time.

Must be able to perform other physical activities.

Special Certifications and Licens

Kent County Personnel Office

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