Parks Crew Leader, (B253153-2), 205, Special Events

Serves as group leader to a small number of laborers; participates in the general maintenance of parks facilities and grounds; instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures; reviews and inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards; ensures all park equipment is accounted for at the end of each day's work.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
 

• Coordinates, assigns, monitors, and participates in building and cemetery ground maintenance activities; instructs and trains employees the proper methods and procedures; reviews work in progress and upon completion checks for compliance with standards.
• Receives work orders from the supervisor; checks and picks-up equipment; transports crews and equipment to designated areas and follows through with work orders.
• Picks-up trash from different areas and arranges for transportation to the City landfill.
• Cuts grass when needed.
• Ensures all equipment checked out of the warehouse is returned at the end of the day.
• Picks-up equipment needed for special projects from the compound.
• Checks sites for vandalism and broken equipment.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports regarding status of repairs and maintenance performed by the crew.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to instruct, train, and monitor the work of employees performing building and grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to inspect employees work for compliance with acceptable standards.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment

Frequently

• Confined space 

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site 
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Communicable diseases

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Frequently

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Often

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• International travel

Seldom:

• National travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel

Often

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

•  High School Diploma or G.E.D.

OR

• At least two (2) years of City of Laredo full-time employment experience.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience performing grounds and facility maintenance work.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
 

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
 

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
 

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

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