Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Operations Center - Lancaster, PA, PA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 8371021
Department: Dept Public Works
Division: Parks Parks
Opening Date: 03/03/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 8000
Explore a rewarding career with the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania! Spanning just 7 square miles in south Central Pennsylvania, the City of Lancaster is home to nearly 60,000 diverse residents. The City oversees a range of public services including fire and police, health, housing, parks, streets, as well as water and wastewater for upwards of 120,000 customers in the surrounding region. This work is powered by nearly 600 employees who are committed to the core values of quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect.
Mayor Arroyo's Strategic Priorities - An Economy That Works - Driving equitable growth, empowering small businesses, and creating opportunities that strengthen our community.
- Government That Delivers - Leading with integrity, accountability, and action to meet the needs of every resident and build trust in our city's future.
- A City Built for Everyone - Ensuring safe streets, quality housing, and a community where every person has the tools they need to succeed.
Our Core Values: Quality. Teamwork. Integrity. Respect. Primary Functions and Job DetailsThe City of Lancaster is looking for a temporary seasonal worker to help keep the LEADs flowers pots and baskets beautiful and vibrant this summer and early fall season. The position has an expected end date of October 2026, weather-dependent.
If you are looking for a temporary job for the next few months and have both experience and love for plant care, we encourage you to apply!
Examples Of Essential Duties- Operates a City-provided utility vehicle on City streets for the purposes of accessing and watering hanging baskets, large planters, and other areas of curated landscaping in City parks and public properties.
- Utilizes non-motorized hand tools (e.g. wrench, hand shovel, pruning shears, etc. in the performance of duties.
- Performs light landscaping duties, e.g. hand weeding, pruning, deadheading, etc. in landscaped areas.
- Reports any evidence of disease, rot, vandalism, theft, or other undesired conditions to the Greenscapes Maintenance Supervisor as may be required.
Typical QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- Experience with care of urban/suburban plant/fauna is preferred.
License
- Possession of valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania driver's license is required (out of state license acceptable).
Applicants must possess valid employment authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must have the ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations.
Employment PolicyIt is the policy of the City of Lancaster to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin.
Accommodations Statement for Job ApplicationsThe City of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact CityHR@cityoflancasterpa.gov to request a needed accommodation.
This position is not eligible for benefits.