Crew Leader I- Special Events

About the role

Under general supervision, this position provides leads the day-to-day operations of subordinate crewmembers in the maintenance of City Public Grounds. Participates in construction, repair, and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily activities of subordinate crewmembers in the maintenance of specific functional areas.
• Supervises the work of subordinates which involves such duties as instructing, overseeing/reviewing work, assisting in planning and coordinating activities, maintaining standards.
• Makes recommendations for employee transfers/promotions, observes and reports on employee problems, contributes to selection of new employees and the appraisal of subordinate employee performance.
• Aids in creating schedules, operations plans, and daily plans.
• Contributes to identification of maintenance needs and plans, organizes and oversees the day-to-day activities of subordinate staff as required to maintain crew operations which produce results that meet City standards.
• Supports Special Event activities planned and organized by other crews.
• Contributes to creation of specifications for and implementation of contracts for mowing, trimming, mulching, and/or other maintenance activities.
• Oversees the daily work of crewmembers ensuring compliance with established policies and with concern for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintains and carries out routine inspections and maintenance of parks, amenities, and equipment carried out as scheduled, and that substandard conditions are remedied in a timely fashion.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressive relevant experience in grounds maintenance, landscape installation or construction, or special event coordination.
• Certifications: Valid driver's license at hire.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associates degree in grounds maintenance related field.

Skills

• Must be physically able to operate a rubber tire backhoe, front end loader, tractor, roller, dump truck and grade.
• Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.

Benefits

• The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan.
• The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.
• The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan.
• The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.

Pay

• $1,000 individual deductible
• $3,000 family deductible
• Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance
• Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay
• Health insurance deductions below

Schedule

• Years of service Regular FT0 to 580 hours each year
• 5 to 10120 hours each year
• 10 or More160 hours each year
• Vacation Leave 80 hours annually on January 1st
• Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year
• Holiday Bonus Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus