Lead Parks & Recreation Grounds Maintenance Tech

City of Muskogee; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Muskogee seeks a Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker III to lead a crew in planning, coordinating, and performing maintenance and renovation tasks on city properties and facilities. You will supervise a team, operate tools and equipment, and ensure safety and quality in all work.

The role emphasizes horticulture tasks, irrigation installation, and event setup; outdoors in varied weather, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years in trades/maintenance.
• One year in leading and coordinating or supervising a crew.
• Experience operating light to medium construction equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in maintenance and renovation tasks for City properties.
• Oversee parks, irrigation, fences, and playgrounds; manage crews.
• Operate hand/tools and power equipment; ensure safety and quality.
• Set up for special events and monitor work in varying weather.

Skills

Leadership

Horticulture knowledge

Safety procedures

Read plans & specs

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Light to medium construction equipment

Job description

City of Muskogee seeks a Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker III to lead a crew in planning, coordinating, and performing maintenance and renovation tasks on city properties and facilities. You will supervise a team, operate tools and equipment, and ensure safety and quality in all work.

The role emphasizes horticulture tasks, irrigation installation, and event setup; outdoors in varied weather, weekends and holidays as needed.