Work Crew Supervisor

POSITION TITLE:
Work Crew Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:
Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities

DIVISION:
Park Maintenance

SALARY: $43,359.00 Yr. / $20.845673 Hr.

CLOSING:
Until filled

Responsible to serve as liaison between the Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department, and the Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center. To oversee a crew of inmate workers in the maintenance of city parks, boulevards, and facilities. Oversee work in progress and provide instructions and directives to crew members. This position is contingent on the department's continuation of the inmate work release program.

• Oversee inmate work release program. Ensure full departmental compliance with WRDCC rules and regulations.
• Attend "Offender Supervisor" training administered by WRDCC. Maintain "Offender Supervisor" status with WRDCC.
• Oversee crew of inmate workers while performing mowing, trimming, and general maintenance of the park system.
• Discuss daily assignments with Senior Work Leader.
• Oversees work in progress. Provides instructions regarding work methods.
• Allocates equipment for various tasks. Oversees the transportation of inmate crews, materials, and tools.
• Maintains inventory and Orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Provides instructions to crew members regarding work methods and safety on the job.
• Assists in carpentry work, painting, plumbing, concrete, masonry, and any maintenance or construction activities.

• Assists in delivery of equipment for city-sponsored events and projects.
• Helps in general maintenance of the park system.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

• Skills in planning, organizing, and directing the work of others.
• Skills in the operation of trucks, vans, mowers, chain saws, weed eaters, and other equipment used in the maintenance of parks.
• Knowledge of department and WRDCC rules and regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crews.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) required or must have ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Operates a passenger van, pickup, dump truck, bucket truck, bobcat, tractor, backhoe; occasionally may operate other hand tools and power tools, including mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Majority of work is performed in an outdoor environment, where weather conditions can vary from extreme heat and cold, with high levels of dust, dirt, fumes, and noise. Regularly drives passenger van w/trailer, occasionally operates other tools and equipment. Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking, and uses arms and hands frequently. Must have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 to 75 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds.

Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

High school diploma or equivalent required. One to three years of experience preferred.

Applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.