Athletic Field Crew Lead & Irrigation Specialist

City of Temple; Temple (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple is seeking a Crew Leader II to supervise a ballfield maintenance crew and oversee athletic field upkeep under the Parks Foreman. You will lead daily tasks, ensure turf care, and coordinate with leagues and vendors.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of lead experience, 2 years of field maintenance, and irrigation know-how. You will plan assignments, enforce safety guidelines, and support city events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in ballfield maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Six (6) months of experience working with irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides instructional supervision to ballfield maintenance crew members to ensure proper maintenance of assigned athletic facilities.
• Reports maintenance items by inputting them in Maintrac and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Keeps athletic fields free of trash and debris; performs turf care including sod cutting, repair seeding, and watering.
• Creates a water schedule for all athletic fields and inspects irrigation systems monthly, reporting repairs needed.
• Ensures routine maintenance is performed on equipment and tools before use.
• Assists in daily general athletic field maintenance, including dragging and lining fields, setting bases, watering infields, and stocking restrooms.
• Collaborates with vendors and suppliers to discuss products used in repair work and ordering supplies.
• Prepares daily assignments for staff.
• Collaborates with league coordinators to identify fields needed for play and prioritizes off-season maintenance projects.
• Supports City-sponsored events and tournaments as assigned.
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Field maintenance

Irrigation systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintrac

Job description

City of Temple is seeking a Crew Leader II to supervise a ballfield maintenance crew and oversee athletic field upkeep under the Parks Foreman. You will lead daily tasks, ensure turf care, and coordinate with leagues and vendors.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of lead experience, 2 years of field maintenance, and irrigation know-how. You will plan assignments, enforce safety guidelines, and support city events.