Crew Leader - Park Maintenance (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Provides lead worker assistance for a medium to large crew or to a number of various crews which may include performing different tasks including but not limited to: forestry and park maintenance operations; routine to complex street repair projects; or operating and maintaining lake spillway gates.

Essential Functions

• Oversees, delegates, and monitors employees' daily tasks to ensure timely completion and quality control; performs all aspects of park grounds and pool maintenance, mowing, trimming, general park maintenance, monitors heavy equipment operation, provides minor pruning, applies horticulture methods, performs minor construction, monitors pool chemistry and care, and leads related special projects.
• Loads and unloads tools, construction materials, and equipment onto trucks to ensure necessary tools are available for repairs; monitors and oversees safety protocols and practices.
• Provides on‑the‑job training and leadership to ensure quality of maintenance work; assists with timecards and general time keeping and delegates assignments as needed.
• Performs a wide range of clerical and administrative functions for the crew, including documenting and tracking inspection work, general projects, accident or injury reports, and inventory management reports; assists with bidding and cost estimating, schedule development, and documentation required after environmental spills and other emergencies.
• Ensures playground and public equipment is safe and functional; inspects repairs to ensure they meet regulations and standards; documents non‑compliant issues and takes steps to rectify deficiencies.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions and ensures crews have the needed equipment for work orders.
• Provides quality customer service and competent public interaction; handles hazardous or dangerous situations with professionalism and efficiency as the first line of contact for all Strike Team field‑based employees.
• Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Four (4) years operating mowers and other lawn equipment while maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium, and park grounds; collecting garbage/brush and trimming landscape.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in various construction repairs.
• Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.
• Understanding of safety procedures.
• Knowledge of pool chemistry levels as required.
• Ability to lead and provide direction for maintenance crews.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.

Pay

Salary Range: $25.12 – $28.85 per hour. The listed range is the starting salary; the amount offered will depend upon qualifications.