Parks Crew Lead

Nampa,

Parks Crew Lead

Hiring Salary Range: $21.71 - $25.92/hour DOE

Department:
Parks

Reports To:

Parks Supervisor

Job Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Travel Required:

Some

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

PERSI Eligible:
Yes

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• This position does not qualify for VISA sponsorship.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!

The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PERSI Retirement Plan, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 401K & 457 Retirement Plans
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance with AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings
• Wellness Program & Rewards
• Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Harward Recreation Center
• Other Great Benefits!

The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide direction as crew coordinator (leader), and assist with work tasks for, Parks Maintenance Technicians in the maintenance of City parks, sports fields and City owned property. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Parks Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.

Supervision is exercised over a crew of parks employees including seasonal workers. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoors environment in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.

• Performs full range of manual and skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility.
• Supervises full time and seasonal maintenance crews, including working on landscape construction projects, ensuring proper staffing.
• Performs personnel training in technical aspects of landscape construction and maintenance, sprinkler design, fertilizing, herbicides, mowing, forestry, general maintenance, staff and public safety, and documenting all records.
• Works closely with Parks Supervisor to develop plans and work tasks for assigned personnel, including creating & assigning work orders, prioritizing tasks, providing supplies, and ensuring safety of personnel, monitor work schedules, providing direction, reporting work progress, managing conflict and develop work plans.
• Inspection of a crew’s work quality and timeliness, reporting concerns, making recommendations, and assisting in completing work tasks to complete the job.
• Ensures public and operational safety and security, including coordinating with other City services and departments.
• Performs key duties of the Parks Supervisor in the absence of the Parks Supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
• Provides needed information, demonstrations, and training on how to perform work tasks to new employees as necessary.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as required. Reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

• Responds to citizen's questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly and appropriately with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the City’s interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Maintains a working environment free of fear and intimidation.
• Treats employee's concerns with consideration and respect and understands professional standards in employer/employee relationships.
• Maintains an effective and respectful work environment.
• Adapts to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, in a positive and timely manner.
• Maintains a good working relationship with subordinates, peers, customers, and City Administration.