Parks Maintenance Crew Leader

Posting Opening Date 09/01/2026

Posting Closing Date

Job Summary

Oversees, leads, and participates in the activities of full-time and seasonal employees performing maintenance of City parks, trails, athletic fields, park facilities, equipment, and other City properties.

Essential Job Functions

• Functions in a lead capacity for designated Parks Maintenance Staff, coordinating daily work assignments with the Park Operations Supervisor.
• Inspects park facilities, lawns, grounds, sport courts, ball fields, cultivated areas, trails, and other City facilities as assigned for maintenance priorities, damage, hazards, and vandalism; schedules maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Participates in and oversees park grounds maintenance activities of assigned crew performing loading and hauling equipment and materials; watering and mowing lawns; applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides; planting, pruning and trimming trees and shrubs; cleaning up trash and debris; and performing minor maintenance on park facilities.
• Inspects and assists with the installation, repair, replacement, and service of irrigation systems.
• Operates various manual, gas, and hand held electrical tools and equipment in building and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Inspects and performs basic maintenance of tools, equipment, park and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Monitors worksites to ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations and that the work zones and equipment are in safe operating condition; recognizes and reports unsafe acts and conditions to management as required.
• Responds as directed to perform emergency cleaning and maintenance work as required.
• Provides input to management on the performance of designated staff.
• Assists management with maintaining a sufficient inventory of equipment, supplies, and materials and purchases items as directed.
• Coordinates setup, teardown, and other tasks for special City events as directed; works assigned duties during City special events.
• Adheres to after-hours, weekend, and holiday standby requirements as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED .
• Requires at least five (5) years of experience in park operations, landscaping, grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, construction, or a similar field.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, assign, oversee and inspect the work of assigned staff.
• Perform work independently based on broad instructions and general supervision.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor outdoors in temperature extremes for extended periods.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Safely and efficiently operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in performing essential functions.
• Demonstrate good judgment and make decisions as to the appropriate actions to take in accordance with rules and regulations.
• Efficiently operate a personal computer and utilize a variety of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and learn other established software applications.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and the initiative to broaden skills and take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance and utilize leave responsibly to ensure sufficient coverage of departmental operations.
• Ensure the maximum utilization of manpower, equipment, and supplies.
• Interpret, explain, and ensure compliance with City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and the proper reporting and/or correction of safety hazards.
• Demonstrate satisfactory performance and regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Provide management with sound advice and information regarding incumbent’s area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees/departments,…