Crew Leader II - Athletics

City of Temple; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Temple is seeking a Crew Leader II to supervise a ballfield maintenance crew and oversee athletic facilities. You will plan daily tasks, coordinate irrigation and turf care, and ensure safety and compliance across activities.

The role supports field maintenance during the playing season and collaborates with leagues and vendors. Strong supervisory experience with irrigation knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• 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

• Oversee ballfield maintenance and supervise crew members to ensure proper upkeep of athletic facilities.
• Input maintenance items and repairs in Maintrac as needed.
• Manage turf care, watering, sod cutting, repairs, and field lining.
• Create water schedules and monthly irrigation inspections; report repairs.
• Ensure equipment and tools are routinely serviced and safe to operate.
• Coordinate with leagues and vendors for field use and supplies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Ballfield maintenance

Irrigation knowledge

Team leadership

Safety guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation controllers

Job description

Posted Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Summary

Crew Leader II, under the general supervision of the Parks Foreman, oversees the overall maintenance of athletic fields and support facilities and supervises and assists crew members in accomplishing assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides instructional supervision to ballfield maintenance crew members to ensure proper maintenance of assigned athletic facilities
• Reports any maintenance items needing repairs by inputting them in Maintrac
• Keeps all athletic fields free of trash and debris and performs general turf care, including sod cutting, repair seeding, and watering
• Creates a water schedule for all athletic fields and inspects irrigation systems monthly, reporting any repairs needed
• Ensures routine maintenance is done on all equipment and tools before use
• Assists in the daily general athletic field maintenance, including dragging & lining fields, setting bases, watering infields, and ensuring restrooms are clean and stocked
• Collaborates with vendors and suppliers to discuss products used in repair work and ordering any supplies needed
• Prepares daily assignments for staff
• Collaborates with league coordinators to identify the fields needed for play during the playing season.
• Works with leagues to create a prioritized list of off-season maintenance projects, submitting it to the foreman for final approval
• Supports City-sponsored special events and tournaments as assigned
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum 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

Certifications and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license
• TDA non-commercial applicators license or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of employment

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.