Maintenance Crew Leader - Parks

(Depending on qualifications)

Full Salary Range: $53,331.67 - $79,998.17

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Under general direction, supervises, leads, and directs small crew in the maintenance, repair, and construction of parks, park amenities, public grounds, irrigation systems, plant material, athletic fields; plans, organizes projects, and performs related work as required.

Hiring Range: $53,331.67 - $59,998.29 (Depending on qualifications)

Full Salary Range: $53,331.67 - $79,998.17

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Under general direction, supervises, leads, and directs small crew in the maintenance, repair, and construction of parks, park amenities, public grounds, irrigation systems, plant material, athletic fields; plans, organizes projects, and performs related work as required.

Coordinates activities of assigned crew and repairs, maintains construction activities, sees that necessary materials, tools and equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition and are scheduled for use and returned meeting departmental standards; enforces department rules and policies and special orders; makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ensure quality and completion of assigned work.

Uses hand tools such as saws, bolt cutters, picks, shovels, mops, brooms, pump sprayers, ladders, and a variety of other assorted hand tools. Also uses various power tools, air compressors, utility vehicles, mowers, weed‑eaters, edger’s, paint rigs, top dressers, aerator, tractors and associated attachments, and other departmental and rented equipment. Train subordinates to perform most park maintenance operations in a safe fashion meeting or exceeding departmental standards.

Ensures that proper equipment and materials are available; inspects equipment and performs preventative maintenance as required; completes service requests, work orders and maintains records and reports as required for assigned area of responsibility.

Maintains a variety of inventory, maintenance records, initiates purchase requisitions for needed supplies and equipment; supervises routine and preventive maintenance/repair of play structures, fences, athletic fields, benches, irrigation systems, tables, athletic nets and equipment, pavilions, restrooms, park buildings and other associated park amenities. Operates machinery and equipment when needed, prepares and maintains records as required.

Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non‑disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Graduation from High School or GED required. Must have three (3) years of related experience, supervisory experience preferred.

Good knowledge of work performed in assigned area of responsibility such as: ground maintenance, irrigation maintenance, athletic field maintenance and renovation, horticulture, and best turf cultural maintenance practices.

Ability to provide leadership; assign responsibilities, coordinate, monitor and follow through on job assignments; ability to operate related equipment as required; ability to plan, supervise and evaluate operations and maintenance; ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with co‑workers, other departments/divisions and the public. Ability to perform site inspections, play equipment inspections, and identify any deficiencies. Skilled in customer service, and possess the ability to represent the city in a positive and professional fashion.

Basic knowledge, skills and abilities may be required for assigned area of responsibility.

Valid driver's license…