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Parks & Recreation Landscape Crew Leader (Perm/FT/Benefits)

Harford County MD

Fallston, Maryland

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asset Management, Auditing, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Gardening, Groundskeeping, Home Inspections, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Maintenance Services, Materials Management, Organizational Skills, Parks & Recreation, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Procedure Development, Project Execution, Project Planning, Property Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Rentals, Safety Process
LOCATION
Fallston, Maryland
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Description Summary:

Under general supervision, the Parks & Recreation Landscape Crew Leader is responsible for planning, coordinating, and performing landscape maintenance activities that preserve the appearance, safety, and event readiness of Swan Harbor Farm, one of Harford County's premier public event venues. The position oversees the daily maintenance of landscaped areas and grounds, provides field direction and training to assigned staff, coordinates with Parks & Recreation and Swan Harbor personnel, and ensures the facility is maintained to the high standards expected for weddings, rentals, public programs, and other community events.

The Landscape Crew Leader independently plans and prioritizes work, conducts routine site inspections, identifies and resolves landscape and grounds maintenance issues, coordinates materials and resources, and utilizes the department's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work assignments and document completed activities. The position requires sound judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond effectively to changing operational priorities while maintaining a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment for visitors and event guests.

Job Description:

Salary Range: $41,820.00-$111,539.00

BUDGETED SALARY: $55,000.00-$65,000.00

Essential Duties:

(The following examples illustrate the work performed of the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. This list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)
  • Maintains the grounds, landscaped areas, entrances, ceremony locations, and other high-visibility public spaces at Swan Harbor Farm to ensure a safe, attractive, and event-ready environment.
  • Plans, schedules, and coordinates daily, weekly, seasonal, and long-range landscape maintenance activities to support weddings, rentals, public events, and recreational programming.
  • Develops weekly work plans for assigned staff, balancing routine maintenance with seasonal projects, special events, and operational priorities.
  • Plans and stages work activities up to four (4) months in advance to align with scheduled events, seasonal maintenance requirements, and anticipated operational needs.
  • Performs skilled landscape maintenance, including planting, pruning, mulching, watering, edging, weeding, fertilizing, seasonal bed preparation, debris removal, and general grounds upkeep.
  • Conducts daily inspections of the property to identify maintenance deficiencies, safety hazards, irrigation issues, and aesthetic concerns; recommends and implements corrective actions.
  • Provides day-to-day work direction, training, and guidance to assigned Maintenance Worker I staff and other seasonal or temporary employees as assigned.
  • Coordinates with Swan Harbor management and Parks & Recreation staff to ensure the facility is properly prepared for scheduled events, rentals, and public activities.
  • Prioritizes work assignments based on event schedules, weather conditions, seasonal demands, safety concerns, and available resources.
  • Operates, inspects, and performs routine maintenance on landscape equipment, power tools, and vehicles in accordance with established safety procedures.
  • Responds to storm damage, emergency maintenance requests, and time-sensitive repairs to ensure the facility remains safe and operational.
  • Assists with landscape maintenance and grounds operations at other Parks & Recreation facilities as operational needs require.
  • Communicates staffing, equipment, material, and contractor needs to the Maintenance Division to support efficient project planning and execution.
  • Maintains exceptional attention to detail to preserve the appearance and quality standards expected of a premier public event venue.
  • Utilizes the department's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to create, assign, update, prioritize, and close work orders.
  • Evaluates incoming maintenance requests, determines appropriate priorities based on safety, operational impact, and long-term planning considerations, and assigns work accordingly.
  • Accurately documents labor hours, materials, equipment usage, and completed work to support budgeting, performance measurement, asset management, and audit requirements.
  • Coordinates the procurement of materials and services in accordance with County purchasing policies by obtaining vendor quotations, evaluating pricing and quality, and recommending cost-effective purchasing decisions.
  • Monitors inventory levels and manages consumable materials to ensure oper

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