Lead Grounds & Parks Technician

City Of Gainesville, FL; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Pension plan

Job summary

The City of Gainesville is seeking a Community Builder to lead a small crew in grounds and facilities maintenance at Depot Park Operations. You will supervise skilled tasks, perform landscaping, and operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment to keep city parks safe and inviting.

Qualification includes at least three years in laboring work with two years in a lead role, along with driving and equipment operation experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and three or more years experience in laboring work, with at least two years as a lead worker or supervisor including the use of hand and power tools and motorized equipment including trucks, trailers, mowers and tractors, equipment maintenance, repair and construction work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees field operations involving landscape maintenance within City Parks.
• Provides leadership and guidance to crew members.
• Performs skilled trail, grounds and landscaping work including pruning, mowing, fertilizing, and plant care.
• Operates motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, backhoes, dump trucks, and trailers.
• Inspects equipment and performs scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Ensures park facilities are secured and responds to incidents as needed.
• Assists in cemetery site location work and related tasks.

Job description

The City of Gainesville is seeking a Community Builder to lead a small crew in grounds and facilities maintenance at Depot Park Operations. You will supervise skilled tasks, perform landscaping, and operate multiple pieces of heavy equipment to keep city parks safe and inviting.

Qualification includes at least three years in laboring work with two years in a lead role, along with driving and equipment operation experience.