Park Maintenance Crew Leader

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

TMRS retirement system

Job summary

The City of Plano’s Parks and Recreation department seeks a Park Maintenance Crew Leader to guide a forestry team in parks, trails, and public spaces. You will oversee pruning, removals, and hazard mitigation to protect the urban canopy and promote public safety.

You’ll operate chainsaws, wood chippers, and aerial lifts, supervising staff and coordinating with residents. A valid driver’s license and arboriculture experience are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in arboriculture, forestry, or professional tree care.
• Strong knowledge of tree pruning and removal techniques.
• Experience operating forestry equipment.
• Ability to work safely outdoors and perform physical tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, train, mentor, and direct a forestry team in pruning/removal of large trees across parks and trails.
• Perform professional tree pruning, removals, and hazard mitigation per industry standards.
• Operate forestry equipment: chainsaws, chippers, aerial lifts, stump grinders.
• Train young trees to promote canopy health.
• Inspect trees for disease, defects, and safety hazards.
• Respond to storm damage and emergency tree situations.
• Support city forestry initiatives and tree preservation.

Skills

Arboriculture

Forestry operations

Team leadership

Safety consciousness

Physical fitness

Tools

Chainsaws

Wood chippers

Aerial lifts

Stump grinders

Job description

Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—S stewardship, E engaged, R respectful, V visionary, and E excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—A adaptable, P professional, R relationship-focused, and O outcome-based—reflect who we are at our core. This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA.

Job Details

Do you take pride in caring for trees and protecting the urban forest? The City of Plano is seeking a skilled and motivated Park Maintenance Crew Leader to join our Parks and Recreation team. This role offers the opportunity to work outdoors, operate specialized forestry equipment, and play a key role in maintaining the health, safety, and beauty of Plano’s parks, trails, and public spaces. As a Park Maintenance Crew Leader, you will help manage and protect one of the city’s most valuable assets—its tree canopy—while working alongside a dedicated team committed to public service and environmental stewardship.

Job Title: Park Maintenance Crew Leader

Job ID: 226383

Location: Parks and Recreation

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Minimum: 24.011620

Maximum: 33.616268

Hourly Salary Range

What You’ll Do

• Supervise, lead, train, mentor, and direct a forestry team in the removal and/or trimming of very large and hazardous trees in parks, public buildings, trails, medians and rights-of-way citywide


• Perform professional tree pruning, removals, and hazard mitigation using industry best practices


• Operate forestry equipment including chainsaws, wood chippers, aerial lifts, and stump grinders


• Train young trees to promote long-term canopy health


• Inspect trees for disease, structural defects, and safety hazards


• Respond to storm damage and emergency tree situations


• Support citywide forestry initiatives and tree preservation efforts


• Interact with residents and park visitors in a professional and helpful manner

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their craft and values teamwork, safety, and stewardship.

Qualified Candidates Typically Have

• Experience in arboriculture, forestry, or professional tree care


• Strong knowledge of tree pruning and removal techniques


• Experience operating forestry equipment


• The ability to work safely in outdoor environments and perform physically demanding tasks


• A valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist


• Tree Risk Assessment Qualification


• Tree climbing and rigging experience


• Experience operating aerial lift equipment


• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Why Work for the City of Plano?

The City of Plano is nationally recognized for its commitment to high-quality parks, environmental stewardship, and exceptional public service. As part of our team, you’ll help maintain a community that residents are proud to call home.

Benefits May Include

• Competitive pay


• Comprehensive health benefits


• Texas Municipal Retirement System participation


• Paid training and professional development

Make an Impact

Your work will directly contribute to the safety, sustainability, and beauty of the parks and green spaces that thousands of residents enjoy every day.

If you’re passionate about arboriculture and want to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 3:00PM. Overtime may be required on weekdays and weekends. For the complete job description for a Park Maintenance Crew Leader, view job description.

Full-Time Benefits

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans


• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement


• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City


• Up to three weeks of paid vacation


• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year


• Nine paid holidays


• Tuition Assistance


• Free Library Card


• Half-price recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits online.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.