Parks Crew Leader

The City of Tomball will be accepting applications for a Parks Crew Leader. This role will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and overseeing the maintenance crews focused on the upkeep of municipal parks and facilities. Their primary objective is to ensure efficiency, safety, and the overall aesthetic appeal of city parks, while also offering technical staff assistance and undertaking other related tasks as needed.

DEPARTMENT:
Streets DepartmentFLSA:
Non-Exempt SUPERVISOR:
Streets and Drainage Foreman PAY GRADE: T-135

Parks Crew Leader functions include but are not limited to the following.

Leadership and Planning:
Plan, schedule, and assign tasks to maintenance crews. Provide technical guidance and assistance to crew members.

Sanitation and Upkeep:
Ensure bathrooms are cleaned and sanitized, including trash removal, floor mopping, and restocking supplies. Monitor and oversee mowing, weed-eating, and edging of park grounds.

Ground Maintenance:
Operate mowers, edgers, and other relevant equipment. Oversee and participate in the removal of fallen tree limbs, downed trees, and damaged trees. Ensure the installation and maintenance of flower beds, plants, and landscaping rocks.

Equipment Operation:
Safely operate a bucket truck, chainsaw, chipper, and other machinery. Handle and transport equipment as required.

Water and Irrigation Maintenance:
Identify, locate, and repair visible water leaks. Address irrigation line and sprinkler issues, ensuring they operate normally.

Safety and Drainage:
Address potential tripping hazards in the parks. Ensure proper drainage in park areas, using equipment like the John Deere utility tractor for precision leveling.

Communication and Reporting:
Communicate regularly with superiors about ongoing projects and potential issues. Maintain records of all maintenance activities and repairs.

Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Success Framework. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

Familiarity with park maintenance standards and procedures.

Understanding of basic plumbing, especially related to water leaks and irrigation.

Proficient in operating various equipment including mowers, chainsaws, and utility tractors.

Strong organizational skills for planning and scheduling tasks.

Ability to lead and guide a team with effective communication and leadership skills.

Problem-solving ability to address unexpected challenges and maintenance issues.

Physical capability to perform demanding tasks, including lifting heavy items and operating machinery.

Expected to possess experience in park or grounds maintenance, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage tasks effectively.

Expected to possess experience in park or grounds maintenance, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage tasks effectively.

Equipment and Tools commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Back hoe, Execavator, tractors.

Work Environment or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

The work is typically performed outdoors.

May be required to work in high or dangerous places.

May regularly be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
* Physical Abilities. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.

Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor…