Chemical Program Applicator

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises several maintenance positions in the quality care of athletic fields including irrigation, fertilization and aeration with attention to safety.

Supervises work crews in the performance of technical work within the division such as Maintenance Supervisor I, Maintenance Workers and Equipment Operators in care and maintenance of athletic fields and similar tasks involving manual labor operations.

Planning and execution of the maintenance practices for the athletic fields and other turf areas at a high-level year-round.

Communicate effectively and openly with peers, staff, contractors, vendors and individual coaching staffs.

Maintain working knowledge of integrated pest management practices.

Monitor fields and coordinate with Superiors in any event of noticeable symptoms.

Maintain good inventory practices of all necessary materials and related equipment.

May perform other grounds related tasks and duties as needed.

Assists subordinates in the performance of assigned work.

Ensures jobs are completed correctly and safely.

Trains and instructs subordinates; initiates disciplinary measures and incidents.

Gathers cost estimates for purchasing.

Maintains materials needed for work and crews; prepares schedule for equipment for safety and repairs.

Attends Supervisor staff and safety meetings.

Investigates and handles citizen complaints and requests.

Assists in the preparation of budget information.

Coordinates special event projects.

Prepares inventory and supply information; prepares work reports; processes all bills and statements.

Conducts all shipping and receiving of materials.

Performs computer input in areas such as finance data and divisional records.

Maintains working knowledge of new materials.

Assists with other departments requiring assistance.

Assists with special events.

Performs other related duties as required.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate compute summate and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes the ability to perform subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to inform and guide others by applying principles of professional counseling in addressing specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start stop operate and monitor the functioning of equipment machinery tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Ability to operate vehicle, car, truck, utility vehicles, mowers, trimmers, tractors and related equipment, front loaders, forklifts and chemical sprayers.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information such as maps manuals and handbooks.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition subtraction multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing stooping kneeling crouching and crawling and that may involve the lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to heat, cold, toxic agents/chemicals, noise, humidity, dust, machinery, hazardous equipment, lifts, tractors, front loaders, chain saws, mowers, forklifts and violence.

The work performance of supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:

Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of the methods procedures and policies of the City of Daytona Beach as such pertain to the performance of the essential duties of Chemical Program Applicator. Has considerable knowledge of principles and practices of supervisory work. Has considerable knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the organization of the department and of related departments and agencies. Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work. Has considerable knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertain to work responsibilities. Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel as well as any external entities with which position interacts. Large scope understanding and performance of various cultural practices needed to maintain athletic fields and surrounding areas including but not limited to: irrigation fertilization aeration. Ability to plan and determine material requirements for athletic fields. Working knowledge of the maintenance of sports fields, cultural practices, characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers, herbicides/pest control methods and irrigation systems. Ability to lead and communicate with others involved in the maintenance of athletic fields. Motivated and independent work ethic.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications variance with established policies or procedures etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain goodwill. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

Planning: Plans coordinates and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production. Knows and understands expectations regarding such activities and works to ensure such expectations are met. Develops and formulates ways means and timing to achieve established goals and objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges and allocates manpower financial and other designated resources to achieve such goals and objectives.

Organizing: Efficiently organizes own work and that of subordinate staff. Ensures that personnel understand what results are expected of them and that each is regularly and appropriately informed of all matters affecting or of concern to them.

Staffing: Works with upper management where appropriate to select and recommend employment of qualified personnel. Personally directs the development and training of personnel under charge ensuring their proper induction orientation and training.

Leading: Provides a work environment that encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning their performance. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives.

Controlling: Provides a work environment that is orderly and controlled. Coordinates audits and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates audits and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of established standards methods and procedures.

Delegating: Assigns duties as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals enhance abilities of personnel under charge build their confidence and assist them in personal growth. Has confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations.

Decision Making: Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy procedure or strategy does not foster the desired result and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.

Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of functions under charge. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not averse to change that supports achievement of goals and objectives.

Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Establishes a work environment to promote and maintain mutual respect.

Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from personnel under charge.

Policy Formulation: Maintains awareness of changes in operating philosophies and policies and routinely reviews policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated into functions under charge. Recognizes and understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and morale and performance. Strives to ensure that established policies enhance same.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : Public Works