Maintenance Crew Leader

Maintenance Crew Leader

Salary

$18.77 Hourly

Location

8400 NW MILITARY HWY., SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01100

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 AM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for directing the activities of a crew of workers, ensuring schedules are followed and decisions are made on a variety of problems, informing supervisors of more complex problems. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Phil Hardberger Park - 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231.

Work Hours

6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Will include seasonal schedule adjustments to include some evenings and weekends. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate evening coverage, rotating weekends and holiday shift work as dictated by business needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees a work crew involved in a variety of maintenance duties which may include sweeping or cleaning of streets, mowing and trimming of public lawns and bushes, and custodial maintenance of public areas.
• Repairs or replaces equipment at City parks and facilities.
• Prepares City facilities for various events.
• Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, City buildings and facilities, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Inspects work areas before, during, and upon completion of work to ensure the quality and adherence to safety procedures.
• Inspects equipment and reports any equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and ensures that adequate levels of stock are maintained.
• Develops work schedules and ensures timely completion of work.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Two (2) years of experience in labor or maintenance.
• Must possess the appropriate Texas Drivers License plus any required endorsements within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with trail sanitation, vegetation and facilities maintenance.
• Experience operating small engine equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers, and blowers.
• Experience operating tractors, ZTR mowers, utility vehicles, and brush chippers.
• Willingness to learn new skills and explore our Greenway Trails.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they apply to the type of work being performed.
• Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials as they relate to the type of work being performed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to direct the activities of a crew.
• Ability to perform all physical requirement of the job, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are inside and outside with routine/repeated exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and dirty environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

How many years of experience do you have in labor or maintenance?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

07

How would you rate your ability to speak English?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Fluent
• None of the above

08

How many years experience do you have with outdoor sanitation and maintenance?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 or more years

09

How many years experience do you have with vegetation maintenance?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

10

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

11

How would you rate your ability to use basic computer functions?

• I am not able to operate a computer
• Beginner (Very little. Needs assistance)
• Intermediate (Know how to use some programs and functions)
• Advanced (Able to use most programs and functions without any assistance)
• Expert (Able to fully operate and teach others)

12

Select any of the following equipment you have experience operating:

• Weed eater
• Brush cutters
• Chain saws
• Riding Lawn Mowers
• Leaf Blowers
• Hedge Trimmers
• Pole Pruners/ Saws
• Wood Chippers
• Tillers
• Basic Hand Tools
• Tractors
• Flat Bed Trailers
• None of the Above

13

Please describe your experience with operating the equipment you selected in the previous question. Be sure to provide details on what types of projects and where you gained the experience. If you do not have any experience, respond "n/a"

14

Describe your experience with working outdoors and managing vegetation, trails and various Texas native forestry. If you do not have any experience, respond "n/a"

15

Describe your experience in supervising work crews. How many employees have you managed at once and where did you gain the experience? If you do not have any relevant experience, please respond "n/a"

16

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

17

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I agree

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx