Parks Crew Leader; A263115-3 Parks Maintenance

Serves as a group leader to a small number of laborers and/or groundskeepers; participates in the general maintenance of parks facilities and grounds; instructs and trains employees on proper methods and procedures; reviews and inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards; ensures all park equipment is accounted for at the end of each day's work.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Coordinates, assigns, monitors, and participates in building and grounds maintenance activities; instructs and trains employees the proper methods and procedures; reviews work in progress and checks for compliance standards upon completion.
• Receives work orders from the supervisor; checks and picks‑up equipment; transports crews and equipment to designated areas and follows through with work orders.
• Picks up trash from different areas and arranges for transportation to the City landfill.
• Cuts grass when needed.
• Ensures all equipment checked out of the warehouse is returned at the end of the day.
• Picks up equipment needed for special projects from the compound.
• Checks sites for vandalism and broken equipment.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports regarding status of repairs and maintenance performed by the crew.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• General building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.
• Building and grounds maintenance equipment.

• Ability to instruct, train, and monitor the work of employees performing building and grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to inspect employee work for compliance with acceptable standards.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Office or similar indoor environment

• Confined space

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

• Communicable diseases

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals…