Crew Leader - Parks And Recreation

Responsibilities

To lead, oversee, and participate in the work of crews responsible for public works services including the clean‑up, repair and maintenance and/or construction of streets and area parks. Perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

• Communicate with supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within the department.
• Monitor workers to ensure their safety and ensure safety regulations are followed, warning those who violate safety regulations.
• Direct, assign, participate and review the work of employees providing maintenance and repairs for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Operate, maintain and repair any type of heavy equipment or equipment used in maintenance or repairs of streets and parks.
• Identify needs for assigned projects. Estimate time, materials and equipment required and request materials as needed.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner. Provide information within area of assignment and resolve complaints efficiently and timely.
• Maintain daily logs or operation records and file reports as needed.
• Perform duties related to the installation, maintenance, repair, tear‑down and storage of the Festival of Lights.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years performing maintenance work involving the operation of moderate to light construction and maintenance equipment.
• Two years of supervisor experience preferred.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a commercial certified applicator of pesticides license.

• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, including walking, standing, bending, sitting for extended periods of time and operating various types of equipment or vehicles.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operation and maintenance of various types of equipment and heavy equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; use of hazardous chemicals, herbicides and fertilizers.

• Stand: may involve lifting up to 25 pounds during a portion of the shift.
• Walk: may involve lifting up to 50 pounds during a portion of the shift.
• Sit: work outdoors for extended periods.
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel: normal vision required.
• Climb and balance: may be required.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl: may be required.
• Talk and hear: normal hearing required.
• Taste and smell: normal function required.

• Subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment drug screen.
• Subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment fit for duty examination.
• Subject to post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Policies and procedures relevant to Parks and Recreation are understood, followed and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co‑workers as well as with the public; complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

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