Parks Maintenance Crew Leader

FLSA Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3:00pm

Hiring Pay Rate: $22.00-$25.00/hour (depending on qualifications)

Job Summary: Oversees, leads, and participates in the activities of full-time and seasonal employees performing maintenance of City parks, trails, athletic fields, park facilities, equipment, and other City properties.

• Functions in a lead capacity for designated Parks Maintenance Staff, coordinating daily work assignments with the Park Operations Supervisor.
• Inspects park facilities, lawns, grounds, sport courts, ball fields, cultivated areas, trails, and other City facilities as assigned for maintenance priorities, damage, hazards, and vandalism; schedules maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Participates in and oversees park grounds maintenance activities of assigned crew performing loading and hauling equipment and materials; watering and mowing lawns; applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides; planting, pruning and trimming trees and shrubs; cleaning up trash and debris; and performing minor maintenance on park facilities.
• Inspects and assists with the installation, repair, replacement, and service of irrigation systems.
• Operates various manual, gas, and hand held electrical tools and equipment in building and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Inspects and performs basic maintenance of tools, equipment, park and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Monitors worksites to ensure adherence to safety rules and regulations and that the work zones and equipment are in safe operating condition; recognizes and reports unsafe acts and conditions to management as required.
• Responds as directed to perform emergency cleaning and maintenance work as required.
• Provides input to management on the performance of designated staff.
• Assists management with maintaining a sufficient inventory of equipment, supplies, and materials and purchases items as directed.
• Coordinates setup, teardown, and other tasks for special City events as directed; works assigned duties during City special events.
• Adheres to after-hours, weekend, and holiday standby requirements as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.