Parks Crew Leader

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and technical tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, open spaces, and parks and recreation systems.

Works under the general supervision of a Parks Operations Supervisor and Park Operations Assistant Supervisor.

May act as a lead worker for Park Laborers, Maintenance Technician, Equipment Operators, and supervise community service workers or temporary employees as required and assigned.

• Assists in the training and/or supervision of lower-level employees or community service workers.
• Serves as the lead worker in mowing and maintaining park and open space areas such as athletic fields, parks, open spaces and other areas as assigned.
• Responsible for various maintenance practices such as but not limited to weed removal; volleyball and tennis court maintenance, maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads, and others as assigned.
• Performs athletic field maintenance including dragging of skinned areas, weed control, laying out field dimensions, lines fields for games, and others as assigned.
• Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms at athletic facilities.
• Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces amenities at athletic complexes such as press boxes, dugouts, restrooms, bleachers, storeroom areas and more.
• Performs semi‑skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi‑skilled trades work on an as needed basis.
• Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
• Maintains ornamental lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers located in or around athletic complexes.
• Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of athletic fields, parks and open spaces.
• Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
• Operates tractors, mowers, front end loaders, man lifts, bucket trucks, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions.
• Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
• Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis and basketball.
• Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Assist with any additional job‑related tasks as instructed by the Park Operations Supervisor or Park Operations Coordinator.

• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
• Drives recreation van on field trips as assigned.
• Serves as a member of the City of Deer Park's Emergency Management team.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Four years' experience in repair and maintenance work.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• NIMS Certifications will be required for position.
• Valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one.

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance;
  Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs;
  Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule;
  Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions;
  Ability to communicate…