Parks Maintenance Lead: Grounds & Facilities

Hamilton County Mayor's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Mayor's Office in Tennessee seeks a Parks Maintenance Lead to supervise a crew responsible for lawn care, landscaping, and facility upkeep across county parks, grounds, and recreation sites. The role includes coordinating tasks, ensuring quality, and maintaining equipment and tools.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least three years of related experience in recreation, landscaping, or construction, with a valid driver's license and a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in recreation landscaping or related field.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads crew in mowing, pruning, edging, and general landscaping tasks across park facilities.
• Provides oversight and guidance to parks maintenance and custodial staff.
• Performs preventive and general maintenance on facilities and irrigation systems.
• Operates heavy equipment and ensures safety during loading, transport and use of tools.
• Maintains cleanliness of restrooms, facilities and recreation areas; supports clean-up duties.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment manuals

Work orders and documentation

Tools and equipment operation

Safety procedures

Plant maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hamilton County Mayor's Office in Tennessee seeks a Parks Maintenance Lead to supervise a crew responsible for lawn care, landscaping, and facility upkeep across county parks, grounds, and recreation sites. The role includes coordinating tasks, ensuring quality, and maintaining equipment and tools.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least three years of related experience in recreation, landscaping, or construction, with a valid driver's license and a focus on safety and