Crew Leader - Starkey Ranch District Park (Intra-departmental Only)

About the Role

This is a lead position performing and supervising skilled and semi-skilled work under limited supervision. The role involves general maintenance, construction, and operations of park grounds, athletic fields, facilities, and buildings.

Responsibilities

• Leads, assists, and supervises the completion of construction and maintenance activities assigned to park operations and maintenance staff.
• Operates equipment personally to perform required tasks.
• Inspects completed work to ensure high standards are met.
• Performs weekly irrigation inspections and active field inspections.
• Coordinates materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel to ensure completion of operational and construction/maintenance assignments.
• Makes general operating decisions and determines equipment and staff usage in the absence of a supervisor.
• Provides staff with instruction and advice on problems and concerns encountered during the workday.
• Assists with training and instructing staff in all aspects of operations, maintenance/construction, and safety practices.
• Assists with public relations activities.
• Maintains written records and reports, keeping supervision and administration informed both orally and in writing.
• Completes leadership courses through Neogov.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of park operations, including maintenance/construction work and basic recreational programming.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, and supplies used in park maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge of best practices for active field maintenance.
• Basic understanding of supervision and the ability to supervise.
• Ability to lead and supervise others in performing required duties.
• Ability to provide training to lower-level positions.
• Ability to deal effectively with County and department staff, the public, and outside entities.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skill in the care and use of various tools and equipment.
• Skilled in the application of maintenance and construction activities/techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Two (2) years of experience in park maintenance or construction, including six (6) months in a lead or semi-supervisory capacity.
• One (1) year of related college and/or trade school preferred.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Physical Skills & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects, possibly using handling devices or teamwork for excessively heavy objects.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, and squat frequently.
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
• May require weekend, night, and holiday work.
• Must withstand strenuous physical activities and work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures.