Parks Maintenance Trail Crew Leader

Sandy City; Parks (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy City is seeking a skilled parks maintenance professional under the supervision of the Parks Division Head to manage maintenance and risk across City parks, trails, and recreational facilities. The role involves construction activities, irrigation systems, and coordination of city events.

Position requires 2 years related experience with 1 year supervisory, a valid Utah CDL within six months, and pesticide licensing alignment. Regular, benefitted employment with daytime hours, M-F.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; CDL within six months of hire; pesticide license within six months.
• Two years related work experience, with one year supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of supervision and planning; safety standards (SDS, OSHA); plant and turf life knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk management, maintenance and construction of City parks, trails, streetscapes and facilities.
• Operate and supervise use of light and heavy maintenance equipment; supervise seasonal employees.
• Communicate effectively with City departments and the public; adhere to safety and scheduling requirements.

Skills

Supervision

Planning

Communication

Safety standards

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Six months training in trails maintenance and management, horticulture or related field

Job description

Summary Under the close supervision of the Parks Division Head and/or Parks Supervisors, performs skilled work pertaining to risk management, maintenance and construction of City parks, trails, streetscapes, sites, cemetery, Parks and Recreation facilities, City Special Events, Irrigation Systems, Senior Citizen's Center and other green spaces.

Summary Under the close supervision of the Parks Division Head and/or Parks Supervisors, performs skilled work pertaining to risk management, maintenance and construction of City parks, trails, streetscapes, sites, cemetery, Parks and Recreation facilities, City Special Events, Irrigation Systems, Senior Citizen's Center and other green spaces.

Closing date

Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on September 26, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted as long as the position remains open on the website.

Starting salary

$24.93/hourly

Status

Regular (benefitted)

Working hours

7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Department

Parks & Recreation

Minimum requirements

Requires High School diploma or equivalent; six months training in trails maintenance and management, horticulture and/or related field preferred. Requires two years closely related work experience, with one year supervisory experience preferred. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License; must possess a Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of hire; must obtain non-commercial pesticide license from the Dept. of Agriculture within six months of hire; must obtain flagging certificate within one year of hire. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of principles of supervision and planning; tools, machines, and equipment used in the maintenance and construction of City parks, the cemetery and recreation facilities; SDS, OSHA and other federal safety standards; general construction practice and procedures; principles of plant and turf life; proper English usage, spelling and vocabulary. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, and, tools. Responsible for some seasonal employees. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, responds to emails, contacts with other City departments, furnishing and obtaining information; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules; outside contact with the public. Regular use of both light and heavy trucks; frequent use of tractors, backhoes, sandblasters, spray rigs, rotary hammer, welding machine and other park maintenance related equipment. Occasional use of a personal computer, copy machine and phone.

Note

Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process.

Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law.

The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only.

In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must pass drug test before hire.

If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step.

Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions.

Personal data that you provide in your employment application will be used only to consider you for employment with the City. It will only be shared as required by law. Additionally, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.