Parks Maintenance Crew Leader

Description

Put your experience to work—and lead a crew that makes an important and visible difference.

You know what it takes to keep grounds healthy, equipment running, and a crew working safely. Bring those skills to the Town of Wrightsville Beach, where your work will help maintain the parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, and beach accesses that residents and visitors enjoy every day. We’re seeking an experienced, hands‑on Parks Maintenance Crew Leader who takes pride in quality work and can guide others while working alongside them.

If your background includes landscape crew leadership, municipal parks maintenance, golf course or athletic field maintenance, or grounds and facilities upkeep, this opportunity could be your next step. We welcome qualified candidates from the regional area.

This is an experienced position. Candidates should bring substantial related maintenance experience and the ability to lead daily crew assignments. Your work will matter here.

Working under the Parks Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll organize assignments, monitor progress, and help your crew complete work safely and on time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading assigned full‑time and temporary employees and overseeing community service workers.
• Maintaining turf, landscaping, trees, shrubs, and planting beds.
• Preparing and maintaining athletic fields.
• Maintaining and making minor repairs to playgrounds, recreation facilities, picnic areas, and related amenities.
• Operating trucks, tractors, loaders, mowers, chainsaws, and other maintenance equipment.
• Applying herbicide and pesticide treatments.
• Coordinating work orders and checking equipment and work areas for safety.
• Supporting beach access maintenance, sand fence repairs, holiday decorations, and natural disaster cleanup.

We’re looking for someone who can recognize what needs attention, follow through, and set a strong example for the crew.

• Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Considerable related experience, supplemented by training in landscaping and turf management.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, equipment operation, and applicable safety standards.
• The ability to communicate clearly, work independently, and maintain positive relationships with coworkers and the public.
• A valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• A North Carolina pesticide license.
• A North Carolina Turf and Ornamentals pesticide license, or willingness to obtain it.
• Lift Training Certification.
• This is a physically demanding role involving heavy manual work, equipment operation, and substantial time outdoors.

Additional qualifications that stand out: playground safety inspection certification (CPSI), park and recreation professional certification (CPRP), leadership training, documented heavy equipment operating experience, and certifications in first aid/CPR/AED, defensive driving, flagging, or work zone safety.

Your compensation includes access to a benefits package designed to support your health, future, and professional growth:

• Employer‑paid medical, dental and vision plans offered
• North Carolina Retirement System participation and a 401(k) with a 4% employer match
• Vacation leave that increases with seniority, sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Double‑time pay on certain holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth opportunities
• Opportunity for a probationary pay increase of up to 5% after six months of continuous employment

This position is non‑exempt and eligible for overtime compensation.

The Town of Wrightsville Beach is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.