Crew Leader - Special Events

Under general supervision provides leads the day-to-day operations of subordinate crew members in the maintenance of City Public Grounds. Participates in construction, repair, and maintenance activities.

Must be physically able to operate a rubber tire backhoe, front end loader, tractor, roller, dump truck and grade; utilizes tools such as saws, drills, hammer, mowing and trenching tools, and hand tools. Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of progressive relevant experience in grounds maintenance, landscape installation or construction, or special event coordination
• Certifications:
  
  Valid driver's license at hire
• Preferred:
  Associates degree in grounds maintenance related field
• Note:
  
  The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
  • Any certifications not possessed at hire must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

Directs the daily activities of subordinate crew members in the maintenance of specific functional areas.

Supervises the work of subordinates which involves such duties as instructing, overseeing/reviewing work, assisting in planning and coordinating activities, maintaining standards. Makes recommendations for employee transfers/promotions, observes and reports on employee problems, contributes to selection of new employees and the appraisal of subordinate employee performance.

Assists in creating schedules, operations plans, and daily plans.

Contributes to identification of maintenance needs and plans, organizes and oversees the day-to-day activities of subordinate staff as required to maintain crew operations which produce results that meet City standards.

Supports Special Event activities planned and organized by other crews.

Contributes to creation of specifications for and implementation of contracts for mowing, trimming, mulching, and/or other maintenance activities.

Oversees the daily work of crew members ensuring compliance with established policies and with concern for safety, quality, and efficiency.

Monitors inventory levels of supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement items.

Operates a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with the maintenance of parks and other City grounds such as rubber tire backhoe, front end loader, tractor, roller, dump truck and grade; utilizes tools such as saws, drills, hammer, mowing and trenching tools, hand tools, etc.

Provides adequate records of labor, materials, and equipment used in the completion of work orders.

Ensures the maintenance and care of equipment used in daily operations.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, or other documents.

Communicates with manager, supervisor, subordinate staff, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Responds to requests for service or assistance.

Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Attends meetings in order to facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of North Myrtle Beach.

Performs other related duties as required.

All employees of the municipality shall learn the emergency operations procedures for their respective department and position and execute these duties fully during times of emergency. This may or may not include assignment to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Primary areas of responsibility are all event areas including, but not limited to, City parks, athletic facilities, beach accesses, street ends / roadways, and public parking lots.

Maintains and installs municipal Christmas decorations City-wide.

Performs and supervises work including installing, maintaining, repairing and renovating parks and recreation amenities / landscaping.

Coordinates with contractors during / for events.

Ensures preparation of athletic fields according to schedules set by the Athletic Department.

Ensures preparation of streets / event areas

Ensures routine inspections and maintenance of parks, amenities, and equipment carried out as scheduled, and that substandard conditions are remedied in a timely fashion.

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