Park Maintenance Crew Lead

Bountiful City•Bountiful, UT

9d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Parks Director, the Park Maintenance Crew Lead plans, directs, and manages the maintenance operations, irrigation, playgrounds, landscaping, buildings, structures, sport fields or courts, and special events associated with the City of Bountiful parks, open spaces, trails, sports facilities, and streetscapes as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe methods for using, storing, mixing, and applying insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, surfactants, and other chemicals.
Knowledge supervisory principles and practices, including employee training, performance evaluations, hiring, motivation, and discipline.
Ability to prepare and present clear and concise maintenance reports.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform other related duties and tasks as directed or required.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two years of specialized training or education provided through professionally sponsored workshops, technical school, vocational studies, college, or apprentice program
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, upkeep and beautification of turf, parks, irrigation systems, plant material, equipment, facilities and/or related environments, and employee supervision
An equivalent combination of education and experience
Successfully pass a background check, a driving record check, and a pre-employment drug test.
Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License
Minimum certificates required: Ornamental & Turf and Vertebrate
Must possess a valid Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicators License or be able to obtain one within 6 months

Responsibilities

Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, policies, and expectations.
Oversee and perform general grounds and landscape maintenance; maintains parks, playgrounds, bowery's, restrooms, small buildings, trailhead facilities, detention basins, open spaces, and streetscape.
Maintains and/or installs trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, playgrounds, protective playground surfacing, court nets, benches, bleachers, picnic tables, fencing, etc.
Operates, directs, and trains laborers in personal safety equipment and usage of mechanical landscape equipment including string trimmers, edgers, blowers, push mowers, zero turn mowers, large gang mowers, small tractors, and other related landscape equipment.
Perform routine, regular maintenance on equipment.
Fertilizes, aerates, mows, and trims grass, collects and removes trash.
Removes dead, diseased, or injured trees and stimulate healthy plant growth through custom pruning, cutting, fertilizing, and watering.
Assists in the installation, maintenance, and operation of sprinkler systems.
Directs operations such as spraying for the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park turf, plants, trees, shrubs, and other environments.
Selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish tasks, maintains records of spraying activities, assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with city, state, or federal regulations, and operates spraying equipment.
Works collaboratively with Parks Flower and Plant Crew Lead in the maintenance of flower and shrub beds and the greenhouse facility.
Prepares and maintains various field records.
Monitors seasonal worker timecards and assists in monitoring seasonal employee leave.
Conducts safety inspections and make recommendations for changes or improvements in equipment, facilities, employees, etc.
Must be available for rotating weekend shifts to cover reservations, special events, winter snow removal, and emergency callouts.
Under the direction of the Parks Director additional job responsibilities, assignments, or duties may be added or changed at any time.

Benefits

Medical Insurance (Bountiful pays 100% of premium for employees, 95% for two-party, 90% for family)
Dental and Vision Insurance (optional, employee paid)
Life Insurance (provided by City, two times annual salary + $10,000)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FLEX$)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (employer contributions provided for High-Deductible plans)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) (optional, employee paid)
Long Term Disability (LTD) (premium paid by City, 66.67% salary replacement)
Sick and Vacation Leave (accrued per pay period, vacation accrual increases with service)
Paid Holidays (twelve per year)
Employee Assistance Program
COLA and Merit Increases
Retirement - Pension (funded through Utah Retirement Systems - URS)
Retirement - Savings Plans (401(k), 457, Roth IRA options)
Bereavement/Funeral Leave
Family Medical Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Cell Phone and Uniform Stipends
Safety Awards
Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Programs
Employee Luncheons
Years of Service Awards
Department specific awards