Parks Maintenance Crew Leader

City of OFallon Missouri
Parks Maintenance Crew Leader

The City of OFallon is seeking a dedicated and skilled Parks Maintenance Crew Leader to join our Parks & Recreation team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the beauty safety and functionality of our city parks while leading an assigned crew in daily operations. If you enjoy working outdoors leading others and making a visible impact in your community wed love to hear from you.

Compensation
This position offers an annual salary of $56742.40 paid at an hourly rate of $27.28.

Why Youll Love This Role
Paid CDL training provided with the opportunity to obtain a Class A CDL
Meaningful hands-on work that enhances outdoor spaces for residents and visitors
Variety in daily tasks-from grounds maintenance to athletic field prep to equipment operation
Strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth

Schedule & Work Environment
This position requires the flexibility to work irregular hours including evenings on-call shifts nights weekends and holidays as needed. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve inclement weather physical activity and operation of heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule prioritize and coordinate daily work for park maintenance personnel
Supervise train and evaluate full-time and part-time staff
Perform playground inspections and minor repairs
Maintain athletic and non-turf areas including mowing and turf management
Operate maintain and coordinate repairs to irrigation systems
Oversee pesticide and fertilizer programs and make applications as needed
Clean and inspect pavilions parking lots restrooms and playgrounds
Coordinate minor construction and facility maintenance
Enforce safety policies and ensure a safe working environment
Purchase supplies and assist with budgeting
Support festivals events and seasonal operations
Operate equipment such as dump trucks backhoes skid steers excavators chain saws turf equipment and more
Identify and repair hazards proactively
Supervise and participate in snow removal operations
Maintain splash pads and water features including chemical balancing
Perform a variety of park amenity maintenance tasks

Park-Specific Duties
Athletic Parks
Prepare athletic fields for play through mowing grooming lining and base setup

Passive Parks
Maintain lakes creeks wetlands and retention areas
Identify and remove invasive plant species support native habitat health
Maintain disc golf courses

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Ability to read write and perform math at an associate-degree level
35 years of experience in a related field including supervisory familiarity
Ability to obtain a Class A CDL (paid training provided)
Knowledge of turf management irrigation systems equipment operation herbicides/pesticides small engines and general construction
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate a team
Ability to work safely and operate a variety of tools and heavy equipment

Benefits

The City of OFallon offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical dental vision employer-paid accident and life insurance
HSA with employer contributions and FSA options
Wellness incentives and onsite workout facilities
Discounted Renaud Center membership
Employee Assistance Program and identity-theft protection
3 weeks of vacation for new hires 11 holidays 1 personal holiday sick leave and extended illness leave
Missouri LAGERS L6 Pension Plan and 457(b) retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Select facilities offer Zen and lactation rooms