Parks Grounds Crew Leader (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, leads a crew that performs specialized maintenance, construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities. The purpose of the Parks Grounds Crew Leader position is to lead personnel in the inspection and maintenance of city parks and facilities for Austin Parks and Recreation.

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of grounds keeping processes, policies, and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.
Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in grounds services.
Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of construction techniques.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to operate power tools.
Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials to assigned work area.
Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services, including at least one (1) year of crew experience.
If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles.
Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists.
Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising and assigning daily task for ten (10) or more employees.
Experience operating and maintaining large and small commercial equipment, such as mowers, blowers, and string trimmers.
Experience providing safety training and completing incident reports in Industry Safe or similar program.
Experience performing small engine maintenance and repairs.
Experience operating a truck and trailer.
Experience with in-ground irrigation systems to include routine maintenance and repair.
Experience maintaining and preparing fields (baseball, softball and multipurpose) for league play and tournament rentals.
Intermediate experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Intermediate experience using Maximo or similar work order software.
Ability to work in more than one work location.
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Responsibilities

Assigns, directs, and performs grounds maintenance tasks.
Assigns, directs, and performs minor and major repairs.
Maintains and repairs rockwork, concrete.
Operates department equipment.
Operates hand tools.
Operates power tools.
Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
Drives and operates vehicles.
Assists supervisor with the development of work schedules and plans work activities.
Assists the public with questions/concerns.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Fills in for supervisor in his or her absence.