Crew Leader - Parks And Recreation

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 department.
• Monitor workers to ensure their safety and to 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 in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain any 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 supervisor experience preferred.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, 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; and use of hazardous chemical, herbicides and fertilizers.

Physical Activities

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Physical Activities
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Stand X Lift up to 25 pounds X Walk X Lift up to 50 pounds X Sit X Work Outdoors X Use hands to finger,
Handle, and feel X Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses
Moderate Noise Level Climb and balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl X Talk and hear X Taste and Smell X

• 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 and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

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