Senior Work Leader

City of St. Joseph•St. Joseph, MO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Assigns duties and supervises crews in the maintenance of city parks and facilities. Oversees work in progress and provides instruction and directives to work crews. Integral to the position of Senior Work Leader is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.

Requirements

Skills in planning, organizing and directing crews, operation of trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in park maintenance.
Knowledge of general park maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates and the general public.
Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must attend a work release supervisor training class annually.
Three or more years of prior experience required to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Working knowledge of operation of computers, iPad, and other electronic devices.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) required or must have the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Supervises the mowing, trimming and general maintenance of the park system, including all parks, amenities, and facilities within the system.
Oversees work in progress and assists as needed. Provides instructions regarding work methods.
Discusses daily assignments with Superintendent of Parks and assigns and schedules work and duties of designated crews.
Assists, collaborates with supervisors on special city sponsored events and projects. Remains on call during various city sponsored events involving the park system.
Oversees, inspects, allocates, trains employees on operation of equipment for various projects to ensure proper safety and usage is maintained.
Assists in evaluating and disciplines employees.
Maintains inventory and orders supplies and equipment as needed.
May be required to work with or supervising of inmates.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.