City of Delaware, OH

Our friends, Courtney and Caroline, over at Main Street Delaware do such a great job of promoting our downtown, supporting local businesses, and organizing memorable events. Main St. manages our very popular Farmers Market along Sandusky Street every Saturday morning from Spring to Fall. If you haven't been, it is worth checking out all the local vendors, there is something for everybody!

We’re proud to celebrate the promotion of Officer John Needham, who was officially sworn in last week as Delaware Police Department's newest Sergeant. This promotion is a reflection of his 13 years on the force providing leadership, professionalism, and commitment to public service. Over the next few weeks, he’ll train alongside a current Sergeant before taking on his permanent assignment. Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Needham on this well-earned achievement—and know that in Delaware, we take pride in growing and recognizing our talent. It's just one of the many reasons this is a great place to live, serve, and build your career. #Leadership #LawEnforcement #CityOfDelaware #Promotion #PublicService #GreatPlaceToWork

👏 A big thank you to Lisa Roberts, our Watershed & Sustainability Coordinator, for organizing the upcoming Olentangy River Cleanup and for all she does to protect our natural resources. Come join us: 🗓️ Saturday, August 16 | 9 AM–12 PM 📍 Cherry Street Canoe Launch, Delaware, OH 🧤 All supplies provided – just bring sturdy shoes, sun protection, and a reusable water bottle. Wading through the river is part of the fun! We're also seeking team captains—please reach out if you're interested in helping lead. Let’s make a difference together! 🌎 Register here:

🌳 Now Hiring: Long-Term, Part-Time Parks Laborer 📍 City of Delaware, Ohio 💲 $20.82 – $25.95/hour | 30 hrs/week Looking for a steady, part-time role with consistent hours and meaningful work? The City of Delaware is hiring a Part-Time Parks Laborer—a long-term position (not seasonal) that supports the care and upkeep of our beautiful parks year-round. ✅ 30 hours/week ✅ Consistent schedule (some weekends in peak season) ✅ Ongoing employment—not just summer work Duties include park and shelter maintenance, landscaping, light repairs, and snow removal. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in hands-on work, and is looking for dependable, part-time hours over the long term. 📅 www.jobs.delawareohio.net #PartTimeJob #ParksAndRec #MaintenanceJobs #CityOfDelaware #OutdoorJobs #HiringNow #WorkWithPurpose

🚧 Now Hiring: Street Maintenance & Repair Technician 📍 City of Delaware, Ohio 💲 $23.34 – $35.05/hour, full-time The City of Delaware Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated and skilled Street Maintenance & Repair Technician (I, II or III) to join our team! This role supports the safety and function of our city by performing essential maintenance, construction, and repair work on streets, rights-of-way, alleys, and stormwater systems—plus snow and ice operations in the winter. We’re hiring at multiple levels based on experience and qualifications. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned crew leader, there's a place for you here. ✔️ CDL required (Class B or A depending on level) ✔️ Experience in street or civil construction preferred ✔️ Work outdoors, make a direct impact, and be part of a great team 📅 Apply today and help keep Delaware moving forward: 🔗 www.jobs.delawareohio.net #NowHiring #PublicWorksJobs #DelawareOhio #ConstructionJobs #CDLJobs #MaintenanceCareers #CityOfDelaware #HiringSkilledTrades

Please join us in officially welcoming K9 Malo to the Delaware Police Department! Malo was introduced at this week's City Council meeting, marking the start of his service with our Police Department. Malo is a 20-month-old Belgian Malinois originally from France, trained to assist officers with a wide range of critical tasks — including tracking missing or endangered persons, locating lost items, detecting dangerous drugs, and apprehending suspects. He is proudly partnered with Officer Jason Carroll, a veteran member of the department. Welcome to the team, Malo! 🐶🚓

Looking to put your accounting and customer service skills to work in a place that values teamwork, innovation, and community? The City of Delaware is hiring a Financial Specialist (Part-Time) to join our award-winning team! You'll play a key role in supporting tax and utility operations, assisting residents, and helping our city run smoothly. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and ready to make an impact, this could be a perfect fit. 🕒 Work Schedule: Mon/Tues/Wed: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thurs: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM What you’ll do: ✅ Process payments and tax returns ✅ Assist residents with billing questions ✅ Handle records, reports & more Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ggreTHfV

Congrats to downtown Delaware's newest coolest bar/hangout spot, Leisure Club and their grand opening and ribbon cutting last week! Our friends at Main Street Delaware were there to help in the celebration. We are so excited to see people and companies investing in our community!

Cemetery Administrator Amy Wright is at it again for the season with tours of Oak Grove Cemetery. Recently she hosted bluebird expert Paula Ziebarth from the Ohio Bluebird Society, on a Bluebird Walk & Talk. Participants strolled the beautiful cemetery grounds while learning about local wildlife and the 19 bluebird boxes installed to support native species. We love Amy's dedication to Oak Grove, she is making a difference in our community, and we appreciate all she does!!

Have you seen the new wayfinding signs along Sandusky Street downtown? They are a partnership between the City and Main Street Delaware to promote downtown businesses. A big shout out goes to our Street Maintenance Division and Operations Manager Fred Crist for muscling these heavy signs around and getting them placed with precision!