Crew Worker II

City Of Roswell•Roswell, GA

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual tasks as part of a crew engaged in maintenance and upkeep of public parks, grounds, facilities, streets, and/or infrastructure. Specific job functions will vary based on department. Work is physical in nature and under the direct supervision of a Crew Supervisor or Leader.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
three (3) years of experience in grounds or facility maintenance, landscaping, equipment operation or construction and maintenance work, or other manual tasks preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).
Transportation Department: obtain and maintain a Flagging Certification within the timeframes established by the department.
Additional certifications may be required based on assignment.
Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all city or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

Nice To Haves

Possession of Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred but not required.
Transportation Department: experience in concrete and asphalt work.

Responsibilities

Performs manual work within an assigned department. Depending on the department, work may involve grounds maintenance, parks maintenance, street maintenance, sanitation services, facility maintenance, or other projects within the assigned department; assists equipment operators, skilled-trade employees, or other workers as needed.
May perform any of the following tasks depending on department: roadside maintenance, grounds maintenance, or landscaping projects: mows grass; trims and edges along roadways, driveways, sidewalks; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers; prunes tree limbs, hedges, and shrubs; picks up and disposes of tree limbs, brush, dead animals, and other materials from public areas; spreads seed, mulch, and other grounds materials; tills or aerates dirt/soil; moves dirt and grades land; cuts, lays, or installs sod; applies fertilizer and herbicide; rakes ground materials; blows leaves/debris from walkways or grounds; picks up and disposes of debris/litter from public areas; empties trash containers; digs ditches/trenches and shovels materials.
Performs various tasks associated with set-up and clean-up of work-sites and facilities: gathers equipment, tools, supplies, and materials needed to conduct work activities; empties trash containers and dumpsters; picks up or removes debris; rakes, sweeps, shovels, and cleans ground around work areas and picks up remaining materials; and cleans and returns equipment and materials to their proper location.
Operates a variety of light equipment, machinery, and power / hand tools associated with department projects, including (but not limited to), a small tractor, commercial mower, edger, trimmer, chipper, chain saw, air compressor, concrete saw, leaf blower, tiller, sod cutter, asphalt loop, paint/marking machine, pick axe, sledgehammer, pitchfork, rake, post hole digger, shovel, broom, hand tools, or two-way radio.
Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, changing tires, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment and initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
Follows established safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; sets-up work zones; flags and directs traffic around work-site; assists truck drivers, equipment operators, or other workers in monitoring traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, daily work sheets, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, activity calendars, event sheets, diagrams, blueprints, policies, procedures, regulations, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicates with supervisor, other departments, employees, inmate workers, community service workers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.