Parks Maintenance Lead

Parks Maintenance Lead

Salary

$28.83 - $38.92 Hourly

Location

175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ

Job Type

Full-time, Regular

Job Number

2700004

Department

Community Services

Division

4530-PARKS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Parks Maintenance Lead; full-time with benefits. This position is scheduled to work Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave at the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually,
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

Community Services

The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to make play accessible for all ages. Our employees make every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premier community.

Parks Operations

The Park Operations Division, consisting of 55 employees, serves a growing and diverse population of 269,123 residents. We are stewards of over 1,500 acres, containing 70 developed and undeveloped parks, 60 athletic and multi-use fields, 155 ramadas, 95 playgrounds, 26 tennis courts, 9 pickleball courts, 35 sand volleyball courts, 60 basketball courts, 2 disc golf courses, 2 racquetball courts, 1 cricket field, 63.4 miles of walking and biking trails, 4 dog parks, 26 restrooms, 1 archery range, 1 skate park, 1 BMX bike park, 2 urban fishing lakes, and many more specialty parks and trail areas. The Park Operations Division's staff plays a critical role in the City of Chandler's quality of life initiatives by providing safe, clean, and well-maintained parks that offer exceptional recreational experiences. By providing health, wellness, educational, and recreational opportunities, child and adult development, preserving and protecting the environment and community's assets, and contributing to the economic growth and development of the city, parks play a meaningful, significant, and contributive role in the growth and recreation of the community.

Who we are looking for

Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to lead, perform, and oversee semi-skilled and skilled level landscaping and Sports Field maintenance.

To view the complete job description, please click here.

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED; and
• 3 years of experience in tree care and grounds maintenance; and
• A ALCA - Certified Landscape Professional Certification, Pesticide Applicators License, a B-3 Right-of-Way/Weed Management State of Arizona Office of Pest Management Certification, a B-5 Turf & Ornamental Horticulture Pest Management State of Arizona Office of Pest Management Certification, Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Certification, within 6 months of hire or promotion date; and
• A valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, train, and develop employees while fostering a positive, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.
• Extensive knowledge of parks and landscape maintenance practices, including turf, trees, shrubs, groundcover, irrigation systems, playgrounds, and other park amenities.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial irrigation systems and overseeing landscape installation and improvement projects, including planting, irrigation modifications, grading, and soil preparation.
• Knowledge of proper tree care practices, including planting, pruning, staking, and identifying common tree health issues.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain a variety of landscape maintenance equipment and promote safe work practices through hazard recognition and appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and coordinate multiple maintenance projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees, the public, and other City departments, as well as learn computerized work order systems and use Microsoft Office applications.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, relevant certifications such as an Arizona Commercial Applicator License, ISA Certified Arborist certification, or Irrigation Association certification.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will have a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to be submitted to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here.

01

Which best describes your level of education:

• No high school diploma or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college coursework or an associate degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

02

Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your experience, within the last 10 years, performing tree care and grounds maintenance?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

04

Do you possess a pesticide/herbicide applicator license, or do you have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire?

• Currently licensed as a pesticide/herbicide applicator
• Not licensed but able to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Unable to obtain pesticide/herbicide applicator license

05

Candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position. Therefore, all interviews will be conducted in person. Travel expenses and related costs will not be reimbursed. Are you able to attend an in-person interview on-site during regular business hours?

• Yes
• No

06

Indicate your professional work experience, within the last 10 years, performing turf maintenance activities (e.g., overseeding, transitioning, and fertilizing)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

07

Indicate your professional work experience, within the last 10 years, managing baseball mounds and home plates (e.g., clay selection, reconditioning, and repair):

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

08

Indicate your professional work experience, within the last 10 years, providing customer service and/or working directly with the public (e.g., responding to inquiries, resolving conflicts, and addressing customer concerns):

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

09

Indicate your professional work experience, within the last 10 years, performing moisture management activities (e.g., infield skin management and preparing or maintaining fields during inclement weather):

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

10

Please provide the dates of employment, employer names, and job titles for the positions in which you gained your professional experience in moisture management.

11

Indicate your professional work experience, within the last 10 years, in which you have had direct responsibility for or regularly operated any of the following types of equipment. Select all that apply:

• None
• Tractors
• Utility vehicles
• Triplex or fairway mowers
• Infield groomers
• PTO-driven attachments
• Material loaders (e.g., skid steers)

Required Question

Employer City of Chandler

Address 175 S. Arizona Ave.

2nd Floor

Chandler, Arizona, 85225

Phone 480-782-2350

Website www.chandleraz.gov