Parks Maintenance Crew Leader

City of O'Fallon, Missouri
Parks Maintenance Crew Leader

The City of O'Fallon 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, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation
This position offers an annual salary of $56,742.40, paid at an hourly rate of $27.28.

Why You'll 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
• 3–5 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 O'Fallon 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 L‑6 Pension Plan and 457(b) retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Select facilities offer Zen and lactation rooms