Parks Maintenance Crew Lead (Grounds & Facilities)

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a dependable Maintenance Worker II – Parks to maintain grounds and landscapes across city parks and facilities. This role supports safe, efficient operations and works with the Parks division to ensure high-quality results.

Responsibilities include assisting with training, leading crews on job sites, coordinating tasks with the Parks Foreman, and performing equipment maintenance and inspections. Outdoor, hands-on work and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Horticultural Technician in training Parks staff on procedures that support the efficient and safe completion of assigned work and projects.
• Serves as Crew Leader on designated job sites to assess team performance, efficiency, productivity, and the progress of assigned work.
• Assists the Parks Foreman with administrative tasks, special projects, and support of the department work team during large, simultaneous, or numerous projects.
• Ensures equipment maintenance and inspection are completed prior to use on job sites.
• Cuts lawns within City parks, facilities, and other designated areas.
• Trims and edges around sidewalks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to improve growth or remove damaged branches, leaves, and twigs.
• Applies fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides to lawns, shrubs, and trees.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Waters plants, shrubs, flowers, and landscaped areas.
• Shovels snow and ice from City facility walkways and parking lots during inclement weather.
• Spreads salt on public passageways to help prevent ice buildup during inclement weather.
• Cleans and inspects City park restroom facilities and helps ensure rented facilities are in good repair.
• Maintains equipment, including washing, servicing, and inspecting equipment on a regular basis.
• Provides direct support for special events conducted at area parks as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Crew leadership

Equipment inspection

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Job description

The City of Lancaster is seeking a dependable Maintenance Worker II – Parks to maintain grounds and landscapes across city parks and facilities. This role supports safe, efficient operations and works with the Parks division to ensure high-quality results.

Responsibilities include assisting with training, leading crews on job sites, coordinating tasks with the Parks Foreman, and performing equipment maintenance and inspections. Outdoor, hands-on work and teamwork are essential.