Crew Leader (Complex)

City of Owensboro; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Retirement

Job summary

The City of Owensboro is seeking a supervisor to coordinate and lead temporary/part-time staff and volunteers for parks and recreation facilities. You will oversee daily grounds and facility maintenance, support leagues and rentals, and ensure safe, efficient operations at Jack C.

Fisher Park and other facilities. Starting pay is $27.8307 hourly with benefits including health and group life insurance, wellness program, and CERS retirement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two years of related experience in facility operations or maintenance.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required within 11 months.
• Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License (categories 3 and 5) is required within 11 months.
• Kentucky CDL Class B within 11 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew member overseeing seasonal grounds and facility maintenance.
• Oversee setups/teardowns for programs, rentals, and events.
• Provide opening/closing, reports, inventory, and deliveries coordination.
• Perform general maintenance including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and custodial tasks.
• Train staff on safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Responsible for coordinating, training, and leading temporary/part-time staff and volunteers; overseeing daily grounds and facility maintenance; supporting league programs, special events, rentals, concessions operations, and facility preparation at Jack C. Fisher Park and other designated Parks & Recreation facilities. Ensures safe, productive, efficient, and customer-oriented operations in support of departmental goals. Starting pay $27.8307 hourly. Provided benefits include but are not limited to health insurance, group life insurance, wellness program, and CERS retirement administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority. Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).

Examples of Duties

• Serves as lead crew member, overseeing seasonal grounds and facility maintenance, custodial services, and operational support for leagues/rentals.
• Oversees set-ups and teardowns for programs, rentals, and recreational events; supervises grounds and facility activities during events; assists with safety and evacuation procedures.
• Provides professional and administrative services including opening/closing facilities, preparing bank deposits, supervising concession operations, preparing reports/documents, coordinating activities, and assisting with deliveries and supply inventory.
• Performs grounds, equipment, property, and facility maintenance including inspections, routine and preventative maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, custodial duties, snow/ice removal, and equipment operation.
• Trains staff on safe and proper equipment use; ensures safety procedures and policies are followed; carries out special projects as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

A High School diploma or GED is required, along with a minimum of two years of related experience in facility operations or maintenance, parks and recreation, a recreational business or organization, or a customer-driven retail or restaurant environment. Supervisory experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required, and employees must obtain CPR/First Aid certification, a Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License, categories 3 and 5, and a Kentucky CDL Class B within 11 months of employment.

Provided Benefits Include But Are Not Limited To

• Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Retirement

Paid Time Off Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holidays (for eligible employees)

Benefits are subject to change.

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA—M/F/V/D ADA accommodation may be requested by calling [phone].

Deadline to apply is 11:59pm CST, September 18, 2026.