Lead Parks & Grounds Maintenance

High Point, NC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401K and 457B Retirement Plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

The City of High Point's Parks & Recreation Department seeks a Parks Maintenance Crew Leader to guide a small crew in grounds maintenance, construction, and custodial tasks. Starting pay is $23.61 per hour with a schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

You’ll supervise turf care, landscaping, field prep, and building maintenance, while supporting special events and ensuring OSHA and city safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Formal Education includes the completion of a High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two years’ experience in a lead role supervising a crew.
• Two years’ experience operating tractors, mowers and power equipment.
• Must have NC driver's license and pesticide license or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in turf maintenance: mowing, fertilizing, irrigation.
• Leads and participates in general grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Leads field preparation for ball fields and sports surfaces.
• Oversees building maintenance and small repairs.
• Supports special events setup and teardown activities.
• Trains new workers and ensures safety compliance.

Skills

Crew leadership

Grounds maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NC Pesticide License or ability to obtain within 1 year

Tools

Tractor operation

Lawn mowers

Power equipment

Truck operation

Job description

The City of High Point's Parks & Recreation Department seeks a Parks Maintenance Crew Leader to guide a small crew in grounds maintenance, construction, and custodial tasks. Starting pay is $23.61 per hour with a schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

You’ll supervise turf care, landscaping, field prep, and building maintenance, while supporting special events and ensuring OSHA and city safety standards are met.