Park Maintenance Crew Leader

About Us

Burlington Recreation and Parks provide a diverse range of programs that enhances the well‑being of our residents. Besides just being fun, Burlington's parks, programs and services provide opportunities to improve physical and mental health, develop our youth, focus on the environment and make a positive impact on our city.

An employee in this role supervises the maintenance and repair of park grounds and facilities. Responsibilities include overseeing staff for event setup, amusement ride maintenance, playground inspections, and aquatic filtration system upkeep. The employee ensures that park facilities are safe and clean for Burlington residents. Daily duties involve assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing guidance, and resolving issues.

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed are the only ones the employee may be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as requested by their supervisors.

Operates hand and power tools, tractors, skid steers, and other equipment needed to complete maintenance and repair work.

Inspects, maintains, and repairs amusement park rides. Helps ensure rides are safe to operate and meet North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) requirements.

Assists with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of playground equipment in accordance with ASTM and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards.

Assists with the maintenance and repair of filtration systems, pumps, and related equipment at city pools and splash parks.

Assists employees with technical questions, demonstrates proper work methods, provides equipment training, and reinforces safe work practices.

Works nights and weekends as needed and participates in a rotating on‑call schedule to respond to after‑hours maintenance issues.

• Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the use and function of recreation and parks facilities.
• In‑depth understanding of methods, materials, practices, and tools used in park maintenance and landscape management.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and accepted safety practices related to park maintenance, construction, and equipment operation.
• Ability to organize, assign, and oversee the work of employees to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Ability to use sound judgment, solve problems, and make decisions in a timely manner while carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, contractors, and the public.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and considerable experience in construction, park maintenance, or facility maintenance and repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

• Certified Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or the ability to acquire in 6 months.
• NC Pesticide License or the ability to acquire in 6 months.

• Work in this class is described as strenuous using a negligible amount of force occasionally to move objects and complete tasks.
• Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Work necessitates visual acuity to operate machines such as a drill press, power saws, other power tools, and small equipment.
• The employee is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, oils, noise, extreme weather conditions and vibration.
• Working conditions include both inside and outside environmental conditions.

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Inclement Weather Classification:
Essential