Parks Operations Lead: Maintenance & Design

Pleasant Grove City; Pleasant Grove (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Grove City is seeking a Parks Operator to maintain city parks, amenities, and properties. You will supervise part-time staff, manage grounds maintenance and irrigation, and operate a range of park equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least 1 year in parks/grounds maintenance, a valid Utah driver's license (CDL preferred), and a pesticide license within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of progressively responsible experience in parks and grounds maintenance.
• Valid Utah Driver's License; CDL preferred.
• Pesticide Applicators License preferred, required within first six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and supervising part-time and seasonal parks employees.
• Performs landscaping, grounds maintenance, and irrigation system tasks.
• Operate equipment including mowers, tractors, trucks and hand tools.
• Care for trees, shrubs, flowers on public lands.
• Conduct safety inspections of assigned areas.
• Monitor budget usage and help control costs.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates for park improvements.
• Support other city departments on special projects and events.
• Occasionally on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Maintain equipment usage and maintenance records.

Skills

Supervision

Budget management

Communication

Team motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Utah Pesticide Applicators License (preferred; within 6 months)

Tools

Trucks

Mowers

Tractors

Hand and power tools

Job description

Pleasant Grove City is seeking a Parks Operator to maintain city parks, amenities, and properties. You will supervise part-time staff, manage grounds maintenance and irrigation, and operate a range of park equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least 1 year in parks/grounds maintenance, a valid Utah driver's license (CDL preferred), and a pesticide license within six months.