Crew Leader - Grounds

Oversees grounds operations to ensure a high level of efficiency and productivity by monitoring laborers, maintenance workers, and equipment operators to confirm assignments are completed properly and safely. Inspects and performs routine and preventative maintenance on properties, facilities, and equipment to ensure they remain in proper working condition. Performs and assists with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and other tasks related to grounds, equipment, and facility upkeep. Digs ditches and maintains parks and other grounds by mowing and trimming grass, edging, staking trees, planting and maintaining landscape projects and flowerbeds, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, removing limbs and trees, performing drainage work, applying herbicide as needed, and removing trash. Maintains athletic courts and fields to ensure they remain safe and functional for public use. Assists with assigning daily work schedules to crews. Associates degree or minimum 2 yrs. work-related experience in facilities maintenance with grounds maintenance emphasis.  Equivalent  amount  of education and/or work experience is acceptable.  Valid driver’s license required.   Valid CDL, Class B or higher, Pesticide license, CPR/First Aid, and Playground Inspector certifications required within 11 months of hire.Starting pay $27.8307/hr.  Provided benefits include but are not limited to; health insurance, group life insurance, wellness program, and CERS retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems.  Paid time off includes; vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM on October 29, 2026. Apply at www.owensboro.org. Click on Employment Opportunities and the position link; click Apply. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, contact Brook Glass at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540 prior to application deadline. Hearing impaired, call (270) 687-4459.

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D

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