Crew Worker 2- Parks Ambassador

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Worker 2 is the second level of a three-level series. Incumbents may lead an assigned crew and perform assorted maintenance and operations work in a department, division, or specialized area under moderate supervision. The position may involve grounds and facility maintenance, operating and maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles, assisting with traffic control, and basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks. For Parks and Outdoors assignments, work may include serving as a Parks Ambassador, Sports Field Technician, Grounds Maintenance Technician, or working in the Skate Park division. Duties vary by assignment and may include supporting park visitors and events, maintaining facilities and grounds, and completing related records and communications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant education, training, or experience sufficient to perform the essential duties, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must maintain a valid Class D driver's license.
Knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in grounds maintenance or the assigned work area.
Knowledge of basic mechanical principles and safe work practices.
Ability to select and operate applicable tools, equipment, and vehicles; maintain records; read and interpret maps or technical documents; and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to enter confined spaces, monitor and adhere to safe work practices, and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must complete pre-employment background check, drug screening, and lift test.
Must be available to work mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays when assigned to the Parks Ambassador duties.

Responsibilities

Perform grounds and roadside maintenance, including cleaning grounds, sweeping sidewalks and streets, picking up debris, and blowing or raking leaves.
Maintain vehicles, equipment, buildings, and tools; inspect and clean equipment, check fluids, refuel vehicles, perform basic maintenance, and report faulty equipment.
Lead, supervise, train, or direct labor on assigned work crews and job sites as required.
Prepare, process, and maintain forms, reports, correspondence, records, and documentation associated with work activities.
Communicate by telephone or two-way radio, provide information, relay messages, and respond to requests for service or assistance.
Use a computer or mobile device to enter, retrieve, review, and correct work-related data and upload documentation or images as assigned.
Fabricate signs, manage sign materials, and perform sign-related work when assigned to the Sign Crew.
Provide courteous service to park guests, answer questions, provide directions, and inform visitors about park rules and regulations.
Monitor park facilities, check conditions, identify and report hazards or graffiti, and ensure facilities and gates are secured as assigned.
Set up, clean, and maintain spaces before, during, and after special events; assist with park activations and recreational programming.
Ensure reserved facility users have required equipment and access, and manage scheduled lights and restroom access.
Coordinate compassionately with the Office of Homelessness & Supportive Housing regarding people who may need social or mental health services.
Assemble and disassemble portable stages, tables, and seating; move furniture and equipment as needed.
Assist with carousel operations, including ensuring riders are seated securely, helping them exit, tallying rides, and maintaining the facility.
Maintain sports fields by mowing, preparing and lining fields, maintaining playing surfaces and fencing, developing turf, and inspecting facilities for safety.
Maintain parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, landscapes, and sports-field equipment; perform tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation, fertilizing, and repairs.
Transport, load, and unload equipment and materials; perform preventive maintenance and use appropriate tools and safety equipment.
Maintain skate park features and amenities, report and remove graffiti, remove litter, and restock dog waste stations and restrooms when assigned.
Follow approved safety procedures and promptly report accidents, injuries, theft, loss, and damaged equipment or property.
Meet attendance requirements, maintain effective working relationships, and perform other assigned duties; employees may be reassigned to any department division.