Regional Park Lead

Regional Park Lead Salary $26.07 - $31.53 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600235-2 Department Parks and Recreation Department Division Parks Opening Date 05/07/2026 Closing Date 5/24/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Are you passionate about creating beautiful, safe, and welcoming outdoor spaces? Do you take pride in hands-on work and leading by example? We're looking for a Regional Park Lead to join the Parks and Recreation team to play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing one of our community's most vibrant park spaces - Canopy Yard. More than a maintenance role, this is an opportunity to shape a premier public space, lead field operations, and make a visible impact every day.

What You'll Do:

Maintain enhanced park landscapes, including turf, trees, and plantings Lead and assist with daily park operations, ensuring clean, safe, and attractive facilities Ensure all vehicles, shelters, restrooms, buildings, and work areas are kept clean and in orderly condition Remove snow from sidewalks, trails, parking lots, and ice-skating areas Operate and maintain underground irrigation systems Develop and carry out maintenance plans Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely and efficiently Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and the public to support park projects, special events, and various activities Monitor park conditions, address safety concerns, following safety guidelines and best practices to maintain high standards •This work is susceptible to dirt, dust, pollen, and other allergens, and frequently lifts up to 50 pounds.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday. 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent Six months of experience in plant production and in the care and maintenance of flowers, plants and shrubbery Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills Necessary Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle Possession of a Nebraska Certified Pesticide Application license Click HERE to learn more about Lincoln Parks and Recreation. The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln. Our team manages 168 parks, 185.9 miles of trails, 97 playgrounds, over 83,000 street trees, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf (and disc golf) courses, five dog runs, a nature center, and beautiful public gardens. Our programs include recreation summer day camps, before and after school programs, clubs and classes for individuals with special needs, adult and youth team sports, nature-based classes and events, swimming lessons, wellness and fitness classes for all ages, and a variety of free events and classes for all ages. We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $71,000 of Life Insurance $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION

COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission. 1. This application is hand scored. 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and may not receive full credit. 4. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit. 5. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. 6. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements. 02 Do you currently work for the City of Lincoln? Yes No 03 If yes, please list the department in which you work, your title, and your date of hire. 04 I understand this position works outdoors and is susceptible to dirt, dust, pollen, and other allergens. I Understand 05 I understand this position must regularly 50 pounds. I Understand 06 Do you have work experience in general outdoor laboring work? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, more than 2 years experience 07 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 08 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 09 Do you have experience laboring in public spaces including parks, trails or gardens? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, more than 2 years experience 10 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 11 If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A. 12 Do you have work experience in any of the following areas? Enhanced landscape maintenance (ornamental shrubs, perennial plants, pollinator plants, native plants, seasonal maintenance, planting, weed control, establishment) Turf maintenance (mowing, herbicide application, establishment, irrigation) Tree maintenance (planting, trimming, shaping, mulching, watering) Building and facility maintenance Automated and manual irrigation systems used in watering turf or ornamental plant material (annuals, perennials, shrubs, turf) No experience 13 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 14 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 15 Please indicate if you have college-level coursework or a degree in the following areas: Horticulture Garden Design Landscape Design Floriculture Other None 16 Please list courses completed and degrees earned. 17 Do you have experience as a crew leader? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, more than 2 years experience 18 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 19 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 20 Do you have work experience working in Right of Way (ROW) areas? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, more than 2 years experience 21 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 22 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 23 Please indicate the equipment you have experience operating: Front end loader or Skid Steer Lawn mowers or other turf grooming equipment including operation and maintenance Truck Driving Experiences (light-duty pick-ups, dump trucks, trailers, etc.) Chain saws, powered pole pruners, hand saws and pruners No experience 24 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 25 If yes, please give examples of your work experience. If no, enter N/A. 26 Do you have a current Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicator's License? Yes No 27 If yes, please list which categories. If no, enter N/A. 28 Do you have a current Arborist License? Yes No 29 If yes, please indicate which license and categories. If no, enter N/A. 30 Please list any other skill, training, certification or experience you have that you feel should be considered. 31 I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a driver's license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my driver's license Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 32 For verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm