Grounds Crew Leader

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Lynchburg, VA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 03339

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 20 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Coordinates, assigns, leads, and follows up with assigned staff to complete daily routine Right of way maintenance tasks and incorporate horticulture cultural practices while completing projects. Determines the procedures that will be followed in completing the work. Plans work, determining necessary resources. Leads and trains multi-skilled workers and participates with them in the field in a team-based work environment. Acts as the safety responsible person on the job site.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Leads, trains and participates in routine work of semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the completion of Right of way and Horticulture related tasks, such as tree planting, stump grinding, wood waste pickup;
• Coordinates and arranges materials and equipment necessary to accomplish tasks;
• Leads, organizes and prioritize daily work tasks;
• Performs all duties of Grounds Maintenance Technician II
• Leads and participates in the installation street trees installation;
• Leads and participates in Grounds cultural practices;
• Leads and participates in routine safety inspection and maintenance of equipment used to carry out tasks;
• Leads and trains staff in proper operation of 40-100 horsepower tractors, sickle bar / flail mower, Boom arm mowers, stump grinder and knuckle boom trucks;
• Reads and installs landscape plans,
• Independently make appropriate plant selections for replacements and new installations;
• Selects and participates in the application of pesticides;
• Uses blueprints, maps & manuals to perform work; interprets written & oral instructions;
• Uses computer to perform scheduling, documenting, work order entries and emails;
• Communicates effectively and courteously with customers, peers and others
• Ensures safety practices are followed in the work group;
• Coordinates reporting of accidents and injuries to supervisor and appropriate safetystaff;
• Confronts and documents violation of Public Works and City policies and reports to supervisor;
• Supports all team leaders in accomplishing work by sharing equipment, expertise and resources;
• Monitors breaks and lunchtime to remain within guidelines
• Maintains inventory of tools and equipment to prevent?loss;
• Maintains all tools and equipment to extend life expectancy;
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a neat manner and good repair;
• Identifies innovative, cost effective ways to do work;
• Receives and responds to internal and external customer needs in a timely manner and follows up for closure;
• Leads and participates in team activities, such as problem solving and planning;
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws;
• Displays professional demeanor and willingness to work;
• Trains others in technical skills and proper operation of associated equipment;
• Responds to emergencies, including snow removal and storm damage etc.
• Performs call duty as needed;
• Works various schedules as assigned;

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly leads employees in the operation of the Grounds Maintenance,?ensures that department / city policies and applicable laws are followed. ?Effectively handle multiple priorities, organizes workload and meets strict deadlines. ?Assists in recruiting and training of employees. ?Makes recommendations regarding performance and discipline of employees.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Three or more years in horticultural and grounds maintenance, some of which has been in a supervisory / leader capacity; or equivalent education and experience.

Additional Requirements

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary / wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the

How many years of grounds maintenance experience do you have?

In detail, describe your grounds maintenance experience. Include equipment usage.

This position will require leading employees in the daily operations of grounds maintenance. What is your experience with supervising or leading a work group?

Explain in detail, what does a typical day look like leading a group of employees to accomplish tasks?

What experience do you have giving employees performance feedback?

This position requires responding to emergencies such as snow removal and other weather related events. Please describe your experience in responding to emergencies.

Describe your computer experience; including using work order systems.

What relevant skills or knowledge not listed previously in the application would you like to share?

DMV Release Notice : This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.

If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number.

Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment?

If you currently possess a CDL License, please identify the CDL class you possess.

Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years) : I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

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