Crew Leader - Parks

The purpose of the position is to coordinate first-line support to a work group or unit completing operational, construction, or maintenance activities. This is accomplished by planning and organizing jobs; overseeing maintenance and repairs; coordinating projects between departments; and maintaining records of work performed. Other duties include training and enforcing safety regulations.

We LOVE DeSOTO

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  - We lift up our community
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  - We take ownership of our collective performance
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  - We value and respect all employees
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  - We empower employees to grow

• Works as lead for a unit or group by assigning work unit tasks; scheduling equipment and services; overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment; inspecting tasks completed by workers and contractors; assisting with bids and contracts; interviewing and evaluating staff performance; ensuring all safety practices are followed; and resolving unexpected problems;
• Develops and updates maintenance procedures by evaluating processes; coordinating events; developing and ensuring quality controls; scheduling and attending training; and performing safety inspections;
• Schedules and assigns activities by reviewing and scheduling priorities; reviewing, recording, and filing work orders; and referring jobs for contract work;
• Maintains records by entering work information; recording maintenance activities; and tracking job costs; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Associate’s degree;
  High School diploma or equivalent
• Four (4) years of related work experience on a crew in construction or maintenance of streets, roadways, water systems, parks, or landscapes;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment;
• Commercial Applicator's License ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment; and
• Valid Driver’s License.

Please note this position is subject to callback.

• Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of parks, roadways, and landscapes
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear and procedures
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials

• Health Insurance- BCBS
• Dental Insurance- BCBS
• Vision Insurance
  - Eye Med Insight
• Flexible Spending
  - Payflex
• Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
• Life Insurance
  - Dearborn National
• The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
• Voluntary Term Life Option
  - Dearborn National
• This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program
  - Deer Oaks
• Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
• Education Pay
• Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
• Social Security
• Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
• Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
• Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
• Vacation
• Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
• Sick Leave
• Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All police…