Crew Leader; Parks

Job Summary

Target Hiring Range: $24.83 - $27.59

The purpose of this position is to supervise, lead, and direct a small crew in an assigned division by performing essentially more complex work as those directed, including overseeing work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling work. The supervisor coordinates the activities of workers on specific projects involving construction, maintenance, or other areas related to parks maintenance; works with assigned crews to assure proper workmanship and materials are used;

takes initiative to find and solve problems without specific direction from supervision; and completes necessary reports.

Documents and reports estimated damage to landscape from accidents; may assist in planning an annual landscape color program; may assist in planning chemical application program for the landscape area; performs all aspects of parks maintenance; drives various types of vehicles and operates light to medium equipment such as tractors, tillers, trucks, and back‑hoes.

May provide advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies, considering different points of view to reach agreement. Persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of three years related parks maintenance experience required.

Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, a DOT-regulated drug/alcohol test, and successful completion of the FMCSA Clearinghouse background check process.

Class "B" commercial driver's license required.

A Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Non‑Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in Plant, Pest and Weed Control, category (3A); or the Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) equivalent, and conversion to TDA Non‑Commercial Pesticide Applicator License preferred.

The Texas Nursery and Landscape Association's (TNLA) and Texas Certified Nursery Professional (TCNP) certifications are preferred.

• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Will be subject to on-call rotation during non‑working hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available for timely response to after call‑outs when on‑call duty.

Work involves extreme exposure to disagreeable elements and extreme weather conditions. It requires continuous outdoor work with frequent exposure to poor weather conditions. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects up to 50 lb, continuous physical exertion, heavy muscular effort with resulting fatigue of arms, back or sensory faculties, and sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday. Extensive bending, stooping, and climbing are necessary.