• Coordinates work with supervisors and team members to minimize disruptions to park activities; performs physically arduous outdoor work in adverse weather conditions; works various shifts as needed; and responds to after-hours service calls and emergency irrigation repairs requiring immediate attention.

Lead Responsibilities

• Leads, oversees, and participates in the daily work of assigned maintenance staff; reviews completed work to ensure accuracy, proper methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

• Collaborates with the assigned supervisor to establish work priorities and objectives and reviews and coordinates crew work schedules to ensure timely completion of assignments.

• Coordinates employee assignments and equipment usage, identifies necessary equipment and material needs, and collaborates with other staff and contractors to support work activities.

• Maintains accurate records of equipment and materials used and reviews relevant information with assigned leads and supervisory staff.

• Ensures employees follow established safety precautions and practices and provides training on proper work methods, techniques, and safety procedures.

Data Collection and Reporting

• Gathers and provides data to respond to and resolve service requests; provides information and reports to supervisor and management, as necessary.
•  Collects and maintains data on irrigation equipment; maintains necessary logs; maintains records of all maintenance performed on equipment.
• Utilizes CityWorks, GIS/GPS, AutoCad, etc. for updating and maintaining information.

Landscape Maintenance 

• Performs general parks and open space maintenance, including mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, aeration, irrigation, weed and pest control, trash removal, landscaping installation, and maintenance and repair of park amenities.

• Operates light to heavy equipment, machinery, hand tools, and power tools to complete assigned maintenance duties.

Snow and Ice Control

•  Installs plow, sander, and other equipment on trucks; operates light-duty snowplow trucks, ATVs, UTVs, sanders, and other related snow removal equipment such as a snow blower or shovels on an assigned shift.
• Loads sand into trucks using a front-end loader and uses a front-end loader to remove snow.
• Operates a single- or double-axle dump truck, which requires a Class B CDL, to remove snow and apply sand.
• Works various shifts, as required, to provide necessary coverage; remains on call to respond to weather conditions requiring immediate response.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Performs customer service duties by communicating with the public, responding to service requests, and coordinating with internal maintenance crews, equipment and material suppliers, and citizens to complete assignments.

• Follows City safety policies and procedures, properly using and maintaining required personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing tasks involving potential hazards.

• Assists with special projects and events, including setup and cleanup, building construction, and annual community cleanup programs.

• Performs minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains clean, organized maintenance shops, workspaces, tools, and equipment.

• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies, replenishes materials as needed in accordance with City purchasing policies, and performs trash and recycling removal throughout City parks, native areas, and roadside locations.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Expertise in irrigation system maintenance and repair.
• Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment safely.
• Knowledge of trenching, shoring, and confined space safety practices.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead seasonal staff and work independently.

• Exercises independent judgment and decision-making to prioritize tasks, identify hazards, and coordinate work site activities for efficiency and safety.

• Works independently with minimal supervision and provides rotating after-hours and weekend coverage as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Four years of landscape maintenance experience, including two years in irrigation systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 180 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain irrigation-related certifications within one year (CIT, CLIA, CPO). 

Preferred Qualifications

• Competent Person in Trenching and Shoring
• Rain Bird Maxicom Operator
• Weathermatic SmartLink Certification
• Baseline Advanced Courses
•  Confined Space Entry Courses