Northeast Parks District Crew Lead - Denver Parks and Recreation

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • $30 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a Crew Lead to perform lead work over a crew in the field that is involved in park maintenance operations to ensure the safety and enjoyment of parks users. This is a great opportunity for a landscape management professional to take the next step in their career and grow in their leadership skills.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Three (3) years of experience as a member of a crew performing a wide variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Completion of the Office of Human Resources' supervisory training courses prior to the end of the probationary period.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in landscaping and irrigation projects
• Experience coordinating and assisting with parks maintenance operations for multiple teams
• Highly organized and able to navigate politically sensitive situations.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work in the field with a crew that performs parks maintenance tasks and equipment operation in urban parks
• Implement a turfgrass and irrigation management program to ensure safe, high quality athletic fields and event spaces
• Oversee on-site operations of events and tournaments to ensure all rules, regulations, and permit contract agreements are followed
• Perform various park maintenance and landscaping duties such as trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, repairs in response to vandalism, power washing, field maintenance, irrigation maintenance, and minor landscaping; operate and maintain equipment for the assigned function
• Oversee work to ensure quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of unit activities and output
• Implement safety standards, ensure compliance, and prepare work records and reports; responsible for overseeing the safety of employees during work operations and making swift and sound judgments to sustain safety
• Encourage regular communication with and inform staff or relevant stakeholders of necessary business issues and their impact on the organization
• Interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner; form strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Train employees in the day-to-day procedures of the work unit and proficiency in individual knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to work tasks
• Develop goals, document performance, provide performance feedback and formally evaluate the work of employees; provide reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance and assist staff in continual improvement and goal achievement
• Resolve problems, mediate conflicts encountered during daily operations, determine appropriate solutions, and promote teamwork; receive formal and informal grievances and conduct preliminary discussions for settlement when necessary
• Participate in conducting hiring interviews and selecting candidates for job openings

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED