Park Maintenance Lead Worker (20761615)

Job Description:

Park Maintenance Lead Worker (20761615)

Description

Are you ready to make that next step in your career? We are looking for our next lead worker to join our high performing Park Maintenance team.
Park Maintenance Leadworker
Salary range: $91,329.06 - $111,232.02 annually (Cost of living increase will be added in August)

What you will do:

Under general supervision, the Park Maintenance Lead Worker participates in the operation of the City's park maintenance program. This leadership position oversees the maintenance, safety, and appearance of the City of Burlingame's parks, landscaped areas, and recreational facilities while coordinating daily operations and leading a parks maintenance team. The successful candidate will assign and supervise work, ensure compliance with safety standards, department policies, and City ordinances, and monitor the maintenance of irrigation systems, playgrounds, sports fields, trees, and park amenities. Responsibilities also include inspecting facilities, coordinating equipment maintenance, monitoring contractor performance, responding to public inquiries and service requests, and maintaining a high standard of customer service. The role works closely with the Parks Supervisor and Superintendent to evaluate operations, plan projects, recommend service improvements, and may serve as acting Parks Supervisor when needed. Success in this position requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, effective communication, and the ability to build positive working relationships with employees, City departments, contractors, community organizations, and the public.

The Mission of the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department:

“Creating a better community in which to live and play through quality recreational environments, enriching opportunities and empowering people.”

Employment with the City:

Our diverse family of employees welcomes you to apply. We are a small city that gets a lot done, and each member of our team is vital to our success as an organization.

We recently asked our employees what they enjoyed most about working for the City of Burlingame, and their responses fell into five general categories:

• Colleagues
• Community
• Location
• The Work
• The Benefits

Browse the Burlingame Welcome Brochure for more information about why employees love working here or view our City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video:

Welcome Brochure


City of Burlingame is a Great Place to Work Video


Job Description URL:

https://www.burlingame.org/DocumentCenter/View/1016/Park-Maintenance-Leadworker-...

Job Video Link URL:

https://youtu.be/mNU_8HBfLQ4

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of park and landscape maintenance practices, including the care and maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, irrigation systems, playgrounds, and related park facilities. They will be knowledgeable in the safe operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment, vehicles, hand tools, and power tools, as well as the proper application of herbicides and pesticides in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This position requires the ability to lead and supervise maintenance staff, coordinate daily work assignments, estimate labor and material needs, and perform a broad range of park maintenance and repair activities. The successful candidate will be able to evaluate plant health, read plans and blueprints, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. They will build collaborative teams and foster positive working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, and the public. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team while consistently delivering high-quality park maintenance services and supporting the organization's goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in parks, facility and horticulture maintenance.
• Three years of responsible parks maintenance, landscape or facility maintenance experience similar to that of a Park Maintenance Worker in the City of Burlingame
  

License/Certificate

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.
• Possession of a Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate, or ability to obtain within one year of appointment.

For detailed information regarding the essential functions and necessary knowledge/abilities/skills for this position, please review the
Park Maintenance Leadworker
job descriptions.

Benefits

BENEFITS:

• Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% at 55 for Classic members and 2.0% at 62 for New members; Classic members contribute 1.5% of the City’s contribution to CalPERS retirement via payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis
• Health Insurance: Choice of CalPERS Medical plans. City pays up to 92.5% of medical premium of most medical plans
• City contribution to Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): 1% of salary
• Dental and Vision for employee and dependents
• Long-Term Disability Insurance plan pays 60% of monthly salary ($3,500 max)
• Term life insurance policy in the amount of $75,000
• Vacation leave of 10 days for the first 4 years and increases with years of service
• Fourteen paid holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays)
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation: City contributes $45 per pay period matching contribution to a 457 plan
• Section 125 Flex Benefit: Un-reimbursed Medical and Child Care
• Transportation Incentive Program
• Reduced fee for City Recreation fitness classes
• Employee Assistance Program

Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS

This recruitment will close on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM or upon receipt of the first 100 applications, whichever occurs first.

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application. Applications submitted without completed supplemental questions will be considered incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment process.

You will have the opportunity to include your relevant certification(s) as an attachment to your application.

Unless otherwise specified, correspondence will be conducted via the email address provided on your application.

SELECTION PROCESS
All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. The department will invite the most qualified candidates that best meets our needs to the oral panel interview examination. Candidates must receive a score of 70% or higher on the oral panel interview examination to be placed on the eligibility list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. A limited number of candidates from the eligibility list will be invited to an interview with the Parks Superintendent and Parks and Recreation Director. Depending upon the number of candidates, this process may be altered. The Parks and Recreation Director will make the final recommendation for appointment.

Tentative Dates for Examinations (subject to change):

It is recommended that you note the following dates in case you are among those chosen to move forward in the process.

• Oral Panel Interview: August 26, 2026
• Department Interview: September 3, 2026

Note: Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. The City of Burlingame reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

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The City of Burlingame is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies, and practices. The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/13/2026 at 11:59pm or until 100 applicants

Salary:

$7,610.76-$9,269.34 Monthly