Parks Lead & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

City of Burlington; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burlington is seeking a Parks Lead Person to supervise staff, direct daily parks maintenance, and perform semi-skilled and technical duties across parks, cemetery, and recreation facilities. The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and stewardship of natural spaces, with potential assignment to other public works tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include organizing work, training volunteers, conducting safety checks, operating heavy equipment, and coordinating projects under

Qualifications

• Two years college coursework in urban horticulture or parks management.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible parks-related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications within one year.

Responsibilities

• Organizes crew daily work, delegates projects and keeps logs.
• Trains volunteers and Parks Utility I and seasonal staff.
• Performs safety checks of equipment and facilities and enforces safety procedures.
• Supports Parks Supervisor with maintenance/construction and acts as liaison in supervisor's absence.
• Operates heavy equipment and conducts cemetery-related duties including grave site work.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Two years college level coursework in Urban Horticulture, Parks Management, or related field

Any equivalent combination of education and/or work experience

Job description

City of Burlington is seeking a Parks Lead Person to supervise staff, direct daily parks maintenance, and perform semi-skilled and technical duties across parks, cemetery, and recreation facilities. The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and stewardship of natural spaces, with potential assignment to other public works tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include organizing work, training volunteers, conducting safety checks, operating heavy equipment, and coordinating projects under