Crew Leader (Complex)

Responsible for coordinating, training, and leading temporary/part-time staff and volunteers; overseeing daily grounds and facility maintenance; supporting league programs, special events, rentals, concessions operations, and facility preparation at Jack C. Fisher Park and other designated Parks & Recreation facilities. Ensures safe, productive, efficient, and customer-oriented operations in support of departmental goals.

Starting pay $27.8307 hourly.  Provided benefits include but are not limited  to  health   insurance,  group  life   insurance,  wellness  program,   and  CERS retirement administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority .   Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).

·Serves as lead crew member, overseeing seasonal grounds and facility maintenance, custodial services, and operational support for leagues/rentals.

·Oversees set-ups and teardowns for programs, rentals, and recreational events; supervises grounds and facility activities during events; assists with safety and evacuation procedures.

·Provides professional and administrative services including opening/closing facilities, preparing bank deposits, supervising concession operations, preparing reports/documents, coordinating activities, and assisting with deliveries and supply inventory.

·Performs grounds, equipment, property, and facility maintenance including inspections, routine and preventative maintenance, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, custodial duties, snow/ice removal, and equipment operation.

·Trains staff on safe and proper equipment use; ensures safety procedures and policies are followed; carries out special projects as assigned.

A High School diploma or GED is required, along with a minimum of two years of related experience in facility operations or maintenance, parks and recreation, a recreational business or organization, or a customer-driven retail or restaurant environment. Supervisory experience is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required, and employees must obtain CPR/First Aid certification, a Kentucky Pesticide Applicator License, categories 3 and 5, and a Kentucky CDL Class B within 11 months of employment.  

Visit www.owensboro.org. Click 'Join Our Team' and the position link. First-time users must create an account as instructed. If you have questions or wish to confirm receipt of an application, call Brook Glass at (270) 687-8540 or (888) 616-8540 prior to the application deadline. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459. Deadline to apply is 11:59pm CST, September 18, 2026. 

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  Opportunity Employer.  EEO/AA—M/F/V/D

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calling (270) 687-8542.