Parks Crew Lead

Clearfield, City of•Clearfield City, UT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of field supervisory and working level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of parks, cemetery, open spaces, grounds, city buildings, swimming pool, recreation facilities, and general environment. Works under the general supervision of the Parks/Open Space Manager and under the direction of a Parks Crew Lead Senior on a project-by-project basis.

Requirements

Two (2) year academic or specialized training in landscaping, water management, irrigation systems and management; horticulture; building construction and maintenance or related field.
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, upkeep, and beautification of turf, parks, facilities, and related environments; or closely related work experience.
Must be currently certified or able to obtain certification as a Utah Pesticide Applicator within four (4) months of hire.
Must possess a valid Utah State Driver’s License and meet the requirements of the city’s Motor Vehicle Policy.
May be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Must be able to work rotating 24-hour standby and occasional on-call duty.
Working knowledge of the use and operation of light equipment such as gang mower, backhoe, loader, dump truck, mowers, tractor, power oversees, aerators, thatcher, trimmers, etc.; landscape and sprinkler system design; flow pumps; hazards and related safety precautions for equipment; herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and pesticides and proper application of the same; turf and greens management; swimming pool chemicals and application procedures.
Basic mechanics, basic electrical and plumbing operations, basic carpentry, and masonry; handling multiple projects with interruptions.
Ability to recognize and identify common weeds and pests; recognize and identify diseases common to turf and greenery; effectively apply chemicals for the abatement and eradication of noxious weeds and insects; effectively perform various semi-skilled and skilled functions related to building maintenance; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers and the public.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased or injured trees; stimulates healthy plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.
Performs general landscape and gardening duties; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers, etc., as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.
Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, backhoe, loaders, trenchers, aeration tractor, and various hand tools; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.
Performs general building maintenance; constructs and maintains pavilions, small buildings and storage facilities; assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, doors, windows and plumbing; may assist in framing, painting, roofing or other skilled construction and maintenance activities related to carpentry, plumbing and electrical; performs concrete and masonry work; assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment.
Performs and oversees general cleanup, maintenance and repair of restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields and other facilities.
Performs cemetery maintenance; locates grave sites, digs for burials, hauls dirt, closes graves and lays sod after burial; marks location for placement of grave marker of plaque; performs disinterment.
Assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment; conducts safety audits on playground equipment and apparatus; completes and files audit documentation; performs needed repairs in a timely manner under the direction of a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
Performs maintenance of open spaces including grading, mowing, trimming, and trash collection to ensure compliance with city codes and appearance standards.
Identifies need to initiate various aspects of spraying programs related to the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees, shrubs and other environs; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish task; maintains record of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with city, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.
With the guidance and direction of a certified arborist, provides basic tree maintenance and applies treatments such as pruning, spraying, and repairing damaged areas of the tree or shrub when needed.
Plants new trees and shrubs and ensure proper planting practices are followed.
Assists in the layout and installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type and control equipment; installs, test and maintains systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features.
Assures proper installation, maintenance, testing, and reporting of backflow assemblies is completed and reported on an annual basis.
Performs seasonal duties such as winterizing sprinkler systems to avoid freezing, flushes watering systems in spring, and repairs other equipment and facilities; may operate snowplow and other snow removal equipment.
Direct and trains part time and seasonal staff in equipment usage such as backhoe, loader tractor, gang lawn mowers and landscape equipment.
Schedule and present safety training classes for the Parks & Open Space Division.