Crew Leader - Building & Grounds

College Park, City of•College Park, GA

About The Position

The Crew Leader - Building & Grounds oversees and participates in mowing, detailed park maintenance, and street-scraping to help maintain a serene environment within the City of College Park. The position directly supervises the maintenance crew and requires attention to detail and a general understanding of landscape management practices. Independent judgment is required to select and apply appropriate guidelines and procedures and interpret precedents. The Crew Leader directs, trains, and evaluates crew members; maintains landscapes and grass around public buildings, parks, and rights-of-way; operates and maintains grounds equipment; and assists with events and other divisions as needed. The role also requires keeping the Superintendent informed of issues, performing work safely, and completing other related duties as assigned. The position involves moderate physical activity, including handling objects weighing up to 100 pounds, standing or walking for more than four hours per day, climbing poles, bending, crouching, stooping, using tools requiring dexterity, and distinguishing shades of color. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Some weekend work and periods of extensive hours are required. Pre-employment criminal background screening and drug testing are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Two years of crew leader experience.
Valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia.
Experience communicating with diverse communities and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations, CPR, commonly used materials for construction and maintenance, and applicable occupational hazards and safety practices.
Skill in operating, maintaining, and routinely repairing equipment used in Public Works, Building & Grounds, construction, and maintenance.
Ability to perform manual labor and general equipment and tool maintenance; interpret instructions and carry them out efficiently with general supervision.
Effective analytical, decision-making, communication, organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail, adaptability, dependability, professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, handle objects weighing up to 100 pounds, stand and/or walk more than four hours per day, climb poles, bend, crouch or stoop, use dexterous tools and equipment, and distinguish shades of color.
Successful completion of required pre-employment criminal background check and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise the maintenance crew and direct grounds crew duties and assignments.
Maintain proper landscape management within the city.
Keep the Superintendent informed of issues or problems.
Train and evaluate crew members in proper techniques and job operations.
Maintain grass around public buildings, parks, and rights-of-way.
Assist with semi-skilled work and operate tools, weed eaters, and other grounds-maintenance equipment.
Maintain and repair equipment.
Work some weekends as needed with the crew and work extensive hours when required.
Lead and assist with event coordination and setup as requested.
Assist other divisions as needed.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.