Parks Crew Lead

Alvarado, City of•Alvarado, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative supervision, the Parks Crew Lead plans, directs, manages, and oversees all activities of the Parks Department and performs various tasks to maintain parks and grounds. Maintains city public areas, including city parks, pool, athletic fields, and rights-of-way. This position is responsible for the daily and routine maintenance of city parks, athletic facilities, municipal grounds, municipal recreation facilities/buildings, wooded areas, and the urban forest. The work consists of operating a variety of equipment such as a pick-up truck, 1-Ton dump truck, utility tractor with attachments and/or 3point hitch implements, and commercial mowers. In addition, the employee may supervise seasonal employees and volunteers. This position may also work with the Public Works Department, including street, sewer, and water maintenance. This position may also work with the Events Manager to ensure a well-executed event. This position will also provide direct leadership to subordinate staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Five (5) years of experience in Parks or a related field
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Non-Commercial Political Subdivision (NCPS) license, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire
Valid Texas Driver's License - driving record must be in compliance with City policy
Ability to lift 80 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and/or wet weather
Must possess a high level working knowledge of Administrative Orders, City Ordinances, policies, procedures, Federal, State, and Local laws, and be able to ensure proper application by subordinates
Understands and displays behaviors consistent with servant leadership
To perform the essential functions of the job, must have good hand-eye coordination to operate equipment (vehicles, telephones, copying machines and other office machines, etc.); endure extended periods of exertion and sit for long periods of time; follow verbal and written directives; communicate courteously and effectively with other people; must exercise good judgment and make competent decisions; must be able to maintain confidentiality with public information, vendor confidentiality, and personnel matters
Displays enthusiasm for the job, which includes attendance, performance, and conduct
Ability to work effectively and cohesively with others
Displays courteous, respectful, and polite demeanor towards co-workers and members of the public
Recognizes the importance of being a team member that creates a positive working environment
Skill to operate light equipment such as trucks, standard utility tractor, backhoe, weedeater, lawn mower, zero-turn, skid steer, boom mower and chainsaw safely.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Operate, and/or ability to learn to operate, standard maintenance equipment
The ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment on a frequent basis, 25 lbs., and on an occasional basis, 50-100 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include the ability to read, write, make observations, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

May be required to work flexible hours, work during emergency conditions, and may require call-back status (in cases of emergencies)

Responsibilities

Performs planning and operational oversight of parks, rights-of-way, and other related areas
Provides general work assignments and direction to work crews; conducts meetings as necessary to discuss problems, issues, or updates.
Supervises and manages activities and work processes of department employees
Reviews, plans and assigns duties; oversees staff training and development
Provides work directives, guidance and development; disciplines employees up to verbal warnings
Addresses complaints and resolves problems as necessary.
Performs emergency operations planning including winter operations and other seasonal demands and operations.
Oversees and schedules City park system infrastructure repairs and maintenance.
Utilizes the City’s software to enter data for all work activities
Creates and distributes work orders
Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions
Promotes a positive image in performing community services (community meetings, problem-solving resources, etc.)
Performs all assigned duties and tasks with the highest regard for highest quality customer service
Conducts periodic reviews related to assigned areas of responsibility
Performs periodic inspections of issued and non-issued equipment to ensure that it is in good working order
Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the section to which assigned
Coordinates activities with peers, coworkers, and other departmental personnel to ensure consistency in interpretation, adherence, and implementation of Administrative Orders, City Ordinances, departmental, personnel, and safety policies, procedures, and laws
Provides effective control and coordination of resources and activities within the department, unit or section to which assigned
Routinely performs inspections of operational functions to identify inefficient or ineffective processes and provides solutions
Develops own knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance and ensure continued success and meets all mandated training requirements
Performs other related duties as assigned