Parks Maintenance Lead

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation accrual

Sick leave accrual

Holiday pay

Job summary

The City of Chandler is seeking a Parks Maintenance Lead to oversee landscaping and sports field maintenance. This full-time role requires leadership, safety focus, and strong team coordination across park facilities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of grounds maintenance experience, and applicable landscape/pest certifications. A valid driver’s license is required; training for additional certifications will be supported.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of experience in tree care and grounds maintenance.
• Certifications in landscape and pesticide management within 6 months of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

• Lead, perform, and oversee semi-skilled and skilled landscaping and sports field maintenance.
• Supervise and develop employees while promoting safety and accountability.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ALCA Certified Landscape Professional

Pesticide Applicator License

Right-of-Way/Weed Management Certification

Irrigation Association Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work order systems

Job description

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as aParks Maintenance Lead; full-time with benefits. This position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave at the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually,
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

Community Services

The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to make play accessible for all ages. Our employees make every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premier community.

Parks Operations

The Park Operations Division, consisting of 55 employees, serves a growing and diverse population of 269,123 residents. We are stewards of over 1,500 acres, containing 70 developed and undeveloped parks, 60 athletic and multi-use fields, 155 ramadas, 95 playgrounds, 26 tennis courts, 9 pickleball courts, 35 sand volleyball courts, 60 basketball courts, 2 disc golf courses, 2 racquetball courts, 1 cricket field, 63.4 miles of walking and biking trails, 4 dog parks, 26 restrooms, 1 archery range, 1 skate park, 1 BMX bike park, 2 urban fishing lakes, and many more specialty parks and trail areas. The Park Operations Division’s staff plays a critical role in the City of Chandler’s quality of life initiatives by providing safe, clean, and well‑maintained parks that offer exceptional recreational experiences. By providing health, wellness, educational, and recreational opportunities, child and adult development, preserving and protecting the environment and community’s assets, and contributing to the economic growth and development of the city, parks play a meaningful, significant, and contributive role in the growth and recreation of the community.

Who we are looking for

Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to lead, perform, and oversee semi-skilled and skilled level landscaping and Sports Field maintenance.

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; and
• 3 years of experience in tree care and grounds maintenance; and
• A ALCA - Certified Landscape Professional Certification, Pesticide Applicator's License, a B-3 Right-of-Way/Weed Management State of Arizona Office of Pest Management Certification, a B-5 Turf & Ornamental Horticulture Pest Management State of Arizona Office of Pest Management Certification, Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Certification, within 6 months of hire or promotion date; and
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, train, and develop employees while fostering a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Extensive knowledge of parks and landscape maintenance practices, including turf, trees, shrubs, groundcover, irrigation systems, playgrounds, and other park amenities.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial irrigation systems and overseeing landscape installation and improvement projects, including planting, irrigation modifications, grading, and soil preparation.
• Knowledge of proper tree care practices, including planting, pruning, staking, and identifying common tree health issues.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and promote safe work practices through hazard recognition and appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and coordinate multiple maintenance projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees, the public, and other City departments, as well as learn computerized work order systems and use Microsoft Office applications.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, relevant certifications such as an Arizona Commercial Applicator License, ISA Certified Arborist certification, or Irrigation Association certification.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will have a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to be submitted to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.