Lead Utility Worker

Job Title

Departmental Promotional Only. One Current Vacancy.

Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and unskilled work in the maintenance of Parks and Recreation facilities and grounds. Leads the work of other Utility Workers to complete assigned work. Work involves maintaining parks and fields for the City. Reports to the assigned Foreman.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists the Foreman in supervising and directing assigned maintenance team in the completion of assigned jobs.
• Retrieves job assignments and work orders from Foreman; ensures availability and maintenance of proper tools, equipment, and materials for the job.
• Leads team; actively works with team members in the performance of duties necessary to complete the assigned jobs; organizes job activities and functions; monitors team member performance and attendance; contacts Foreman upon completion of jobs for review; reports performance and attendance concerns to Foreman.
• Cuts and maintains the grass at various City facilities; keeps fields and grounds maintained for sports and events; edges the grass along the sidewalk at the parks; weeds the assigned parks and around the fences.
• Prepares the parks for recreational activities; marks the field for different sports events. Moves tables and chairs from various parks.
• Provides assistance with building maintenance when needed. Keeps the facilities clean by emptying trash barrels, cleaning trash barrels, and picking up the trash on the ground. Sprays for bugs to ensure the safety and health of the public and for weeds. Keeps trees trimmed. Spreads dirt and fertilizer on the fields and parks.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as work orders, chemical list, instructions from Foreman, procedures for daily routine, etc. Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as leave request, safety report, etc.
• Refers to instructions on labels, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as riding lawn mower, edgers, paint machine, weed eaters, three wheeler, chainsaw, lawnmower, spray painter, etc. Uses a variety of tools such as rakes, shovels, spray machines, tiller, sod cutter, hand tools, etc.;
  
  a variety of supplies such as cleaning supplies, hand soap, fuel, oil, general office supplies, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Foreman, Maintenance Superintendent, Director and Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, coworkers, and the general public.

Additional

Job Functions:

• Moves bleachers and furniture from one facility to another. Picks up supplies. Brings barricades where needed for City events. Repairs fences when needed. Performs related duties as required.

This is a departmental promotional only position. You must be a current Parks & Recreation Department employee for the City of Kenner to be considered. Requires two (2) or more years of experience in facility/grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid Class E Louisiana driver's license.

The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an Final date to receive applications; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time.

Delay in the mail:
The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Veterans preference in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible.

The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such…