Parks Crew Lead

Clearfield, City of•Clearfield City, UT

About The Position

Performs field supervisory and skilled working duties involving the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of parks, cemeteries, open spaces, grounds, city buildings, swimming pools, recreation facilities, and the general environment. The role carries out landscaping, gardening, equipment operation and maintenance, building and facility repairs, cemetery maintenance, playground inspections, open-space upkeep, pest-control activities, tree care, irrigation work, and seasonal maintenance. The position also directs and trains part-time and seasonal staff in equipment use and schedules and presents safety training classes for the Parks & Open Space Division. The position 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. Typical hiring salary ranges from $22.92 to $25.21 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Two years of academic or specialized training in landscaping, water management, irrigation systems and management, horticulture, building construction and maintenance, or a related field; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of progressively responsible experience maintaining, improving, and beautifying turf, parks, facilities, and related environments, or closely related work experience.
Must currently hold or be able to obtain Utah Pesticide Applicator certification within four months of hire.
Must possess a valid Utah State Driver’s License and meet the requirements of the city’s Motor Vehicle Policy.
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 light equipment operation; landscape and sprinkler-system design; flow pumps; equipment hazards and safety precautions; pesticides and their proper application; turf and greens management; and swimming-pool chemicals and application procedures.
Working knowledge of basic mechanics, electrical and plumbing operations, carpentry, and masonry, and the ability to handle multiple projects with interruptions.
Ability to identify common weeds, pests, and diseases affecting turf and greenery; apply chemicals to control noxious weeds and insects; perform semi-skilled and skilled building-maintenance work; and develop effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Commercial Driver’s License (may be required).

Responsibilities

Operate lawn-mowing equipment; mow and trim grass, bushes, and shrubs; assist with pruning; remove dead, diseased, or injured trees; and promote healthy plant growth through pruning and cutting.
Perform landscape and gardening work, including planting and transplanting trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers, and apply dry and liquid fertilizers.
Operate small and light equipment and hand tools, including mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, backhoes, loaders, trenchers, and aeration tractors; conduct routine equipment maintenance.
Perform building maintenance and construct and maintain pavilions, small buildings, and storage facilities; maintain lighting, doors, windows, and plumbing; assist with construction and repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, roofing, concrete, and masonry.
Clean, maintain, and repair restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields, and other facilities.
Perform cemetery maintenance, including locating grave sites, digging and closing graves, hauling dirt, laying sod, marking grave-marker locations, and performing disinterments.
Install, maintain, and repair playground equipment; conduct and document safety audits; and complete needed repairs under the direction of a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
Maintain open spaces through grading, mowing, trimming, and trash collection to meet city codes and appearance standards.
Identify pest-control needs; select and apply chemicals; maintain spraying records; store and use chemicals in compliance with regulations; and operate spraying equipment.
Provide basic tree maintenance under the guidance of a certified arborist, including pruning, spraying, and repairing damaged trees or shrubs; plant trees and shrubs using proper planting practices.
Assist with the layout and installation of sprinkler systems; select system components; install, test, and maintain systems; and ensure backflow assemblies are installed, maintained, tested, and reported on annually.
Perform seasonal work, including winterizing sprinkler systems, flushing watering systems in spring, repairing equipment and facilities, and potentially operating snow-removal equipment.
Direct and train part-time and seasonal staff in the use of equipment, including backhoes, loaders, tractors, gang lawn mowers, and landscape equipment.
Schedule and present safety training classes for the Parks & Open Space Division.