Landscape and Grounds Crew Leader

Carrboro, Town of•Century Center, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult skilled and semiskilled work supervising and participating in a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance assignments; operates equipment in connection with the tasks assigned; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Landscaping and Grounds Supervisor. Supervision is exercised over semiskilled workers.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
Considerable experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance
Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment
Possession of a NC CDL Class B License or ability to obtain one within six (6) months.
Possession of an appropriate certificate relating to application of pesticides.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of maintenance, repair and tasks involved in landscaping and grounds maintenance
General knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the work
General knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of equipment required in the work
Skill in the use of equipment to which assigned
Ability to perform labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
Ability to supervise the work of others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Responsibilities

Performing landscaping and grounds maintenance activities; maintaining equipment; mowing grass, trimming weeds and shrubs, edging; collecting leaves; planting trees and shrubs; sowing seeds; cleaning park areas.
Supervises and participates in mowing, planting, pruning, seeding, spraying, fertilizing and related activities pertaining to the cleaning and maintenance of rights-of-way, cemeteries, parks, playing fields, picnic areas and other public grounds.
Cleans and maintains parks; removes trash, cleans restrooms, maintains natural areas, fields and playgrounds.
Collects leaves throughout the town; operates leaf collection equipment; rakes leaves.
Operates mower in the mowing of rights-of-way, parks, cemeteries and public grounds.
Plants flower beds; plants and prunes trees; sprays pesticides; sows grass; applies fertilizer.
Leads crew in the maintenance and repair of park areas and recreation facilities; repairs park benches, grills, trash containers, picnic shelters and related facilities.
Assigns equipment to employees; monitors work quality and quantity.
Assists Recreation and Parks Department in preparing for holiday and special events.
Ensures safety of operations; enforces safety regulations.
Irrigates newly planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers.
Operates snow and ice control equipment when required.
Operates tractors, mowers and trucks in performance of duties; performs minor and preventive maintenance on equipment.
Performs related tasks as required.