Parks Facilities Crew Leader

The Parks Facilities Crew Leader provides hands-on leadership for a wide range of facility and site maintenance work across City properties. This position performs and leads skilled repair and maintenance tasks including building repairs, basic/light electrical troubleshooting, irrigation work, concrete and asphalt patching, equipment operation, and general infrastructure upkeep. This is a lead-worker position without its own assigned crew. The Crew Leader works alongside existing Parks Maintenance crews, receiving project assistance as needed.

The role is primarily field-focused, leading by teaching, demonstrating techniques, coaching others, and performing work directly. Office time is limited to documentation, coordination, and material procurement.

• Provides day-to-day field leadership, assigning tasks, guiding work methods, and ensuring safe, high-quality work.
• Performs and leads skilled maintenance tasks including building repairs, light electrical work within permitted scope, irrigation troubleshooting, and minor concrete and asphalt repairs.
• Operates and directs safe use of small and heavy equipment.
• Assists with fleet and equipment oversight, including scheduling maintenance and monitoring equipment readiness.
• Works cooperatively with all Parks Maintenance crews and coordinates shared resources for larger or specialized projects.
• Coordinates with contractors performing specialized work and ensures quality and compliance.
• Prepares basic reports, records, and requisitions for tools, supplies, and materials.
• Interprets work orders and project instructions and turns them into practical field tasks.

• The ideal candidate is a versatile, hands-on maintenance professional skilled in facility repair, irrigation and infrastructure maintenance, equipment operation, and collaborative field work.
• Leads by example, enjoys teaching others, and works seamlessly across multiple crews.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

• Experience leading or training others in the field.
• Experience coordinating contractors or assisting with small-scale construction projects.
• Familiarity with fleet or equipment maintenance practices.
• Experience performing basic/light electrical troubleshooting.
• Possession of a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or another limited scope electrical license applicable to facilities maintenance work.

High School diploma or GED; and four years of experience in building, construction, landscape, or general maintenance trades, or a combination of experience and training that meets job requirements.

Valid driver’s license meeting City standards; ability to obtain additional job-related certifications as needed.

Work occurs outdoors and in City facilities and may involve physical labor, equipment operation, varying weather conditions, and occasional evening or emergency response work.

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick-up, and VEBA contribution.

Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District may be eligible for three percent bilingual pay.