Parks Crew Leader - Turf (North Recreation Complex)

City of Greenville•Greenville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support the Parks Facility Supervisor II (North Recreation Complex) with hands-on leadership of a Park Crew. This is accomplished by assigning crew members work assignments, supervising, inspecting, performing the maintenance of NRC turf, and supporting athletic events and activities at the NRC and various other facilities as well as safely operating turf equipment. Note: must be able to work nights and weekends to support park programs/special events as needed. This position also requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
More than one year of experience in the maintenance of parks facilities and grounds or a related field
Knowledge of appropriate practices, methods, and techniques of turf management, pesticide application, and athletic field maintenance
Knowledge of the crafts and skills applicable to irrigation systems, turf equipment use, athletic field layout, landscape maintenance work, and any permits associated with this work
Knowledge of all equipment and specialized tools used in turf management, parks facility support, and safe equipment operation
Knowledge of costs projections of maintenance and repairs, supplies, and equipment related to turf management and grounds maintenance
Knowledge of standards of safe turf equipment operation
Knowledge of procurement procedures, payables, and reconciling credit cards
Skilled in verbal and written communications
Skilled in computer operations, including Microsoft Office products and work order software
Ability to prepare and interpret written reports and impart them effectively
Ability to implement appropriate practices, methods, and techniques of operating heavy trucks, trailers, tractors, and commercial turf equipment
Ability to maintain proper records
Ability to coordinate with public and private groups to develop partnerships
Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, supervise, and review the work of subordinate personnel
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, peers, representatives of other city departments, and the public
Must possess and maintain a valid, current North Carolina driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges and acceptable driving record
Must be able to work nights and weekends to support the activities of parks special events and programs as needed
This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.)
Holds or has the ability to obtain a NC pesticide applicators' license within first 6 months of employment

Nice To Haves

Some supervisory experience
Turf management experience
Associate's degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, or related field
NCDA turf and ornamental pesticide applicators' license

Responsibilities

Performs, plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises turf management operations at the NRC and oversees work of contractors in conjunction with Parks Facility Supervisor II for the NRC
Directs, instructs, and evaluates crew members’ work
Ensures compliance with applicable safety, maintenance, and programming practices and standards
Coordinates responses to emergency calls and determines appropriate maintenance and repairs
Completes reports and inspections
Works with crew to maintain all turf at the NRC
Purchases, maintains, and manages the inventory of turf maintenance equipment and supplies
Performs and supervises the conversion and protection of turf fields and grounds during special events, restoring complex damage by weather, use, or other conditions
Applies and logs the appropriate herbicides and pesticides for turf care of the complex
Manages and reviews irrigation system performance and initiates changes when necessary
Works sporting events and special events to prepare the facilities and supervise parks use
Processes work orders
Prepares receipts for procurement card reconciliation
Performs other duties as assigned