Parks Maintenance Lead Worker

About the role

The position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to current City of Edmonds employees who are qualified bargaining unit members and apply by Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM. If no internal candidate is selected, the first review date for all other applications will be Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Captures and assigns daily work activities; coordinates schedules and tasks and verifies that tasks are achieved.
• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve daily priorities, workload and technical issues and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Coordinates all phases of parks maintenance.
• Performs parks maintenance tasks as needed including pruning, planting, cleaning beds, picking up litter and trash, cleaning restroom facilities, repairing vandalism, fertilizing turf and plants and applying chemical applications using a variety of equipment.
• Designs and installs City landscapes as needed including any carpentry or masonry work.
• Maintains municipal pool and assists with cemetery operations and maintenance.
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems as needed.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, loader and chipper; performs regular preventative maintenance and needed repairs and maintains related logs and records.
• Sprays landscape areas with herbicides and pesticides as needed.
• Maintains necessary records and logs for all parks maintenance, service and safety activities and functions.
• Responds to citizen requests, questions and complaints or forwards them onto supervisor for appropriate action.
• Serves as the City arborist.
• Provides support to the Department/Division on matters as directed.
• Serves on a variety of committees and prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment and incorporates new developments as assigned.
• Ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively within assigned responsibilities.

  Requirements

  • Education and Experience: Associates Degree in Horticulture Sciences, Landscape Design, Grounds or Facilities Maintenance, or related field and five years of experience in landscape construction and design, landscape or turf maintenance, or grounds maintenance that includes two years of design and installation of irrigation/sprinkler systems. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.
  • Licenses or Certifications: A valid Driver's License at time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance requirements. Out of state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver's License within 30 days after moving to WA. CDL License Class A or B preferred. Washington State Public Pesticide Applicators License. Valid Flagging Certification. Valid CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards. A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Certified Pool Operator’s License preferred.
  • Physical Abilities: Hearing, speaking and otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone. Operating a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Reading and understanding a variety of materials. Sitting, standing, walking or otherwise positioning oneself for extended periods of time. Ascending/descending ladders and working from heights. Lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting up to 50 lbs. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending, kneeling or crouching, reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks. Hazards: Working around and with sometimes noisy machinery having moving parts. Exposure to chemical fumes and pesticides. Working at heights.

    Qualifications

    To view the full job description, please visit the following link: Parks Maintenance Lead Worker.

    Skills

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    Benefits

    Benefits information is available below and varies based on classification status. Regular, part time employees may be eligible for prorated benefits. Please visit the HR Benefits Website for more information.

    Pay

    New hires generally start between $8,380.00 and $9,239.00 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $8,380.00 and $10,186.00 per month.

    Schedule

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