Crewleader - Parks

Position Purpose

This Crewleader position is varied lead worker and skilled work in turf management operations. Work involves responsibility for participating in and supervising the performance of a variety of turf management techniques on athletic fields and parks, as well as maintenance of facilities. Position also requires athletic field preparation; chemical and fertilizer application; working with sub-contractors and non-profit youth organizations; repair and construction of city parks and other public facilities; trash removal; mowing; restroom maintenance; snow removal; on-call, weekend, and after hour schedules; and light construction and other related duties as assigned by supervisory staff. Key responsibilities include leading a crew of regular and seasonal employees in work related to turf maintenance operations. Position requires leading and setting examples for other employees and using initiative to ensure efficient accomplishment of assigned work. Work is performed under the direction of a Foreman to ensure adherence to prescribed work standards and quality performance.

Organizational Competencies & Cultural Values

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails.

General Competencies – Citywide

Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job-Specific Competencies

Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate and apply considerable knowledge, education, training, and experience in all phases of turf management and athletic field maintenance, including herbicide/pesticide application and fertilization
• Utilize and demonstrate good working knowledge of irrigation operation and repairs
• Lead and set the example for a large group of subordinate non-exempt employees and seasonal workers in the accomplishment of a defined task
• Demonstrate considerable skill in the safe and efficient operation of mechanical hand tools and various types of equipment used in open space and right-of-way management, and train other employees in the safe operation of this equipment
• Utilize knowledge of applicable work safety rules, procedures, and standards
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Utilize detailed record-keeping experience and report writing
• Be flexible in all work assignments
• Carry out work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Deal effectively with the general public, consultants, and vendors
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Demonstrate knowledge of: the general practices applied in the care and safe operation of a wide variety of light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment; laws and regulations pertaining to operation of equipment upon highways; work safety rules and procedures; read and understand construction documents; develop and maintain maintenance schedules; continue educational classes in turf maintenance, forestry, horticulture, open space, or landscape construction

Essential Functions

• Operate various types of heavy and light equipment including backhoes, dump trucks, trenchers, gang mowers, truck/trailer combinations, skid steer loader, forklift, trencher, farm tractor and attachments, power and hand tools, as well as agricultural equipment to plant trees, install sod, seed open space and park areas, and install other landscape improvements as needed
• Work a flexible schedule as operations dictate including weekends and holidays
• Effectively communicate and work with the parks maintenance crews to ensure the best cultural practices are performed
• Apply extensive knowledge of pesticide application, plant disease diagnosis, and fertilization procedures
• Lead assigned crews in turf management procedures and maintenance of facilities and athletic fields, trash removal and restroom maintenance
• Employ effective irrigation techniques as required
• Perform, lead, and train regular and seasonal employees in: the safe and efficient operation of heavy and light equipment, tools and vehicles; maintenance, repair and construction of parks and related public facilities; repair and maintenance operations; painting, plumbing, carpentry, installation of irrigation upgrades, welding, and graffiti control
• Diagnose and solve routine problems including assisting in determining manpower and equipment allocation for specific construction and maintenance operations
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver License; operate City vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, including driving in all weather conditions; and possess or is able to obtain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of employment
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties

• Remove snow at City facilities, parks, and trails when needed
• Inventory, maintain, and recommend purchase of equipment
• Assist with the set-up and teardown of annual holiday displays
• Take on-call duty as necessary for snow removal, other weather-related events, or planned City events

Requirements

Required:

• At least three (3) years of full-time experience in landscape and/or turf maintenance
• At least one (1) year of lead worker experience
• Possession of a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record
• Possession of or be able to obtain a Class "B" Commercial Driver License within six (6) months of selection to the position. Candidate hired for this will be subject to federally-mandated drug and alcohol testing and be required to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical every two (2) years
• Possession of or be able to obtain ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification
• Must obtain Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor's license within one year of hire

Preferred:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major course work in parks management, turf management, or arboriculture (may be substituted for one (1) year of the required three (3) years of experience)
• Irrigation Industry Certifications like CIT, CLIA, CLID or QWEL

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Work is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

• Occasionally sit while driving to work assignments and performing office tasks; frequently stand and constantly walk on uneven terrain in all weather conditions to safely complete assigned tasks
• Occasional squatting, twisting, climbing, and balancing to inspect assigned areas and perform snow removal
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching below shoulder to perform irrigation repair and park maintenance
• Frequent light/firm grasp to properly use tools and equipment; occasional fine manipulation use to perform office duties; constant handling to safely use machinery and heavy equipment
• Occasional step up/down to enter and exit vehicles and climb ladders; constant actuate mechanism to safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles
• Standard near/far acuity and hearing
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs

Opportunity Timeline

• Posting closes: Monday 8/31/26 at 8:30AM MST
• Screening Interview: Thursday 9/24/26
• Panel Interview: Wednesday 9/30/26
• Conditional Job Offer and Backgrounds: October
• Start Date: Tentatively October/November