Park Maintenance Crew Lead — Build, Lead, Thrive

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Park Maintenance Crew Leader to supervise medium to large crews across parks, facilities, and landscaping with emphasis on safety and quality.

The role includes on-the-job training, bid support, inspections, and ensuring playground equipment safety, with responsibilities spanning maintenance, equipment prep, and community service in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years operating mowers and other lawn equipment maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium, and park grounds.
• Texas Driver's License.
• Minimum qualification info must be included in the application to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, delegates, and monitors daily tasks to ensure timely completion and quality control; maintains park grounds, pools, equipment.
• Loads/unloads tools and materials; monitors safety protocols.
• Provides on-the-job training and leadership; assists with timekeeping and delegation.
• Performs clerical and administrative duties for the crew; tracks inspections, projects, and reports.
• Ensures playground and equipment safety; inspects repairs for compliance.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment; ensures crews have required tools.
• Delivers strong customer service and handles hazardous situations; acts as first line of contact for Strike Team field staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Lawn equipment operation

Facilities maintenance

Safety procedures

Public interaction

Reading & writing

Horticulture knowledge

Team leadership

Time management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Park Maintenance Crew Leader to supervise medium to large crews across parks, facilities, and landscaping with emphasis on safety and quality.

The role includes on-the-job training, bid support, inspections, and ensuring playground equipment safety, with responsibilities spanning maintenance, equipment prep, and community service in the Parks and Recreation Department.