Crew Leader

City of Greenacres•Greenacres, FL

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About The Position

The Crew Leader assists with planning, supervising, and completing assigned work, providing staff with guidance and ensuring compliance with City and departmental policies. The role supports the Supervisor with procurement, employee training and performance feedback, work coordination, preventive maintenance, and operational decisions when the Supervisor is absent. The Crew Leader may serve as backup to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Roads and Drainage Supervisor, depending on assignment. Work includes maintenance and repair of roadways, storm sewer systems, sidewalks, signs, drainage structures, athletic fields, parks, playgrounds, grounds, and related facilities. Duties may include landscape and sports-turf maintenance, tree care, irrigation troubleshooting, drainage inspection and cleaning, and inspection and upkeep of public amenities and equipment. The position follows and enforces safety procedures and supports efficient operations through research into best practices, technologies, and work optimization. Applicants must meet the stated education and experience requirements, maintain a valid Florida driver's license, and submit to a post-offer physical examination. A Florida Class B CDL with specified endorsements, pesticide licensing, and FEMA certifications must be held or acquired within the stated timeframes. The City may hire up to 15% above the position's minimum range based on education, experience, and qualifying certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school or obtained a State of Florida GED certificate or equivalent.
At least three years of experience in landscape maintenance, construction, or other Public Works-related activities, including at least one year as a lead worker or supervisor; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may meet the minimum requirement.
Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
Possess a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with air-brake and water-tanker endorsements, or be able to acquire it within 12 months of employment.
Possess a Public Applicator Restricted Use Pesticide License, or be able to acquire it within six months of employment.
Possess FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 certifications, or be able to acquire them within 12 months of employment.
Be of good moral character and submit to a post-offer physical examination; employment is contingent on testing and/or examination results.
Provide at least three professional or personal references and upload required applicable documents, including a high school diploma/GED certificate and, if applicable, college diploma and veterans or military documentation.
Knowledge of general construction, repair, and maintenance principles and practices related to sidewalks, drainage systems, roadways, landscape maintenance, or related fields.
Skill in using common hand tools, mechanical and specialty equipment, machinery, and vehicles used for repair, maintenance, and minor facility reconstruction or remodeling.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, environmental regulations and compliance, and trade safety precautions.
Knowledge of leading, coaching, and training employees.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to safely operate hand and power tools, landscaping equipment, mowers, small tractors, chemical application equipment, aerial lifts, water tankers and pumps, backhoe/front loaders, and clam-shell/knuckle-boom loaders.
Ability to lead a team, foster team building and trust, organize work and resources, identify problems and opportunities, and make effective decisions.
Ability to diagnose lawn, sports-turf, tree-health, and irrigation-system issues; measure and quantify fertilizer and pesticide mixtures; and drive light- or medium-duty vehicles with trailers.
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing, understand and carry out written and oral instructions, work effectively without close supervision, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity, keep commitments, meet deadlines, and demonstrate courteous, ethical, and professional conduct.
Ability to adhere to industry, Department, and City safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and support the Department's and City's mission, values, and goals.

Nice To Haves

Traffic Control Technician Certification.
NPDES Stormwater Inspector certification.
Maintenance of Traffic Certification at Intermediate Level or higher.
Playground Inspector Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, supervising, and completing work; guide staff and ensure adherence to City and departmental policies.
Assist the Supervisor with procurement research, specifications, requisition documents, supplier and price evaluation, and verification that received goods and services meet purchase-order terms.
Assist with identifying employee training needs, mentoring staff, and providing ongoing performance feedback.
Make on-site operating decisions in the Supervisor's absence and serve as backup to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor or Roads and Drainage Supervisor.
Ensure staff follow preventive maintenance schedules and properly operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Research workload optimization through operational efficiencies, new technologies, and best practices.
Coordinate Division repair and maintenance activities and programs with other City Departments.
Follow and enforce safety procedures and regulations, use safety and personal protective equipment, and monitor work environments for safety.
Perform roadway and storm sewer maintenance and repairs, including pothole patching, traffic-sign and sidewalk repair or replacement, minor asphalt overlays, drainage-structure camera inspections, and jet-vac cleaning.
Perform ornamental landscape and sports-turf maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed removal, hedge and shrub trimming, and brush clearing.
Prepare athletic fields, facility grounds, and playgrounds for safe use; perform related tasks such as tree planting and pruning, litter and debris removal, chemical application, and irrigation troubleshooting and repairs.
Inspect, repair, and clean walking pathways, sidewalks, tables, parking areas, courts, solar and roadway lights, signs, grills, exercise equipment, and playgrounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.