Grounds Crew Leader

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

Annual Salary:

$46,897.50 - $49,530.00

Hourly:

$24.05 - $25.40

Department:

Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance

Division:

Park & Landscape Maintenance

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

In this role, you will lead a grounds maintenance crew in the upkeep of parks facilities using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. 

 Examples of Duties:

• Supervises crew cleaning and maintaining City Parks.
• Maintains condition of equipment and tools, including: lawnmowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and hand tools. 
• Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
• Leads workers in the general maintenance of Park grounds.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Interprets job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of output.
• Suggests changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.

• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of the division.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (AA/AS), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.

 Other Necessary Requirements:

• May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. 
• In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.

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