Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader
City of Springfield•Springfield, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Working at the City of Springfield means being part of an award-winning team of professionals committed to improving quality of life in our community. The Parks Grounds Maintenance Crew Leader oversees the maintenance of the Greenways Trail. They will also provide maintenance, design and installation of landscape beds in numerous neighborhood parks located throughout the Parks system. The ability to work the numerous Park events held at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park is required.
Requirements
- At least three years experience in performing general maintenance of commercial landscape grounds or parks with the operation of medium-duty equipment such as mowers, tractor/front-end loaders, etc.
- Depending on assignment, requires at least three years experience operating backhoes or boom mowers, performing integrated pest management operations, or installation and servicing of landscape automatic irrigation systems.
- Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.
- AED, CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Valid state Certified Public Operator's pesticide application license in Right-of-way and/or Ornamental & Turf Category.
- A class “A” or “B” CDL, classification depends on assignment.
- Depending on assignment, must obtain and maintain the following within the probationary period: Valid International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist certification.
- Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.
- Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in directing/leading the work of others.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the maintenance of the Greenways Trail.
- Provides maintenance, design and installation of landscape beds in numerous neighborhood parks.
- Ability to work numerous Park events held at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park.
Benefits
- Generous paid leave
- Paid pension retirement
- Paid health insurance
- MUCH MORE!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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