What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Crew Leader - Horticulture position at City of Ocala?
This position supervises the daily operation of a maintenance crew in parks maintenance, construction and related work.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervisory Responsibilities: Leads a crew of 5 - 8 semi-skilled workers and 1 - 5 community service workers or juveniles performing mowing, trimming, maintenance and various construction activities within the park system and other city property. Plans and assigns equipment and personnel. Assists in screening and selecting new hires, evaluating employees’ performance and counseling staff.
2. Maintenance/Construction Responsibilities: Participates with crew members in the daily operations. Inspects vehicles, tractors, front mount mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, etc. each day as they are assigned to a crew. Reads and interprets simple blueprints, sketches and diagrams which may be necessary to perform construction or maintenance activity. Operates gas powered equipment, heavy equipment, power tools and other small tools.
3. Daily Site Inspections: Performs on-site inspections of maintenance crew activities to monitor progress, proper procedures and safety practices.
4. Training: Trains crew members in proper use, set-up and maintenance of a variety of fuel powered equipment and power tools.
5. Record Keeping: Records and maintains personnel daily time logs. Maintains various man-hours and production reports as required.
6. Communicates with other employees and contractors in person and by two-way radio clearly and in a polite manner. Must also communicate in a clear and polite manner in person with citizens at the job site.
7. Performs minor field repair of equipment, when possible, to avert down time of machinery.
8. Events Support: Provides support for department special events before, during and after the event in areas and for functions relative to essential job duties and/or as otherwise assigned.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or GED required, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area, e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.
• Three (3) years of related experience and/or training.
• 12 to 18 months related management experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass Basic Pesticide Core Exam within one year of employment/promotion date.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 0 subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise(s) a total of 5 employee(s). Supervises 0 non-supervisory employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee PLANS AND ARRANGES OWN WORK, referring only UNUSUAL CASES TO SUPERVISOR.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to- person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.
PLANNING
CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY with regard to GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also OCCASIONALLY assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MINOR IMPORTANCE and also FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE; the latter of which would affect the work operations of OTHER EMPLOYEES and/or CLIENTELE to a MODERATE DEGREE.
MENTAL DEMAND
MODERATE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring ALMOST CONTINUOUS ATTENTION, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a HABIT CYCLE IS FORMED; operations REQUIRING INTERMITTENT DIRECTED THINKING to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
MODERATELY STRUCTURED. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)
ACCURACY
Probable errors of INTERNAL and EXTERNAL scope would have a MODERATE effect on the operational efficiency of the organizational component concerned. Errors might possibly go undetected for a considerable period of time, thereby creating an inaccurate picture of an existing situation. Could cause further errors, losses, or embarrassment to the organization. The possibility for error is always present due to requirements of the job.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Occasional contacts with patrons on routine matters.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as it pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Basic: Payroll Systems
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is Regularly required to stand, Regularly required to walk, Occasionally required to sit, Regularly required to use hands, Regularly required to reach, Frequently required to stop, Regularly required to talkThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Regularly, 25 pounds Regularly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of a moderately large group of maintenance workers and equipment operators. Ability to understand, give and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate clearly and politely. Ability to change priorities to meet service demands. Ability to use independent judgment to problem solve. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Basic computer knowledge required.
1. Supervisory Responsibilities: Leads a crew of 5 - 8 semi-skilled workers and 1 - 5 community service workers or juveniles performing mowing, trimming, maintenance and various construction activities within the park system and other city property. Plans and assigns equipment and personnel. Assists in screening and selecting new hires, evaluating employees’ performance and counseling staff.
2. Maintenance/Construction Responsibilities: Participates with crew members in the daily operations. Inspects vehicles, tractors, front mount mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, etc. each day as they are assigned to a crew. Reads and interprets simple blueprints, sketches and diagrams which may be necessary to perform construction or maintenance activity. Operates gas powered equipment, heavy equipment, power tools and other small tools.
3. Daily Site Inspections: Performs on-site inspections of maintenance crew activities to monitor progress, proper procedures and safety practices.
4. Training: Trains crew members in proper use, set-up and maintenance of a variety of fuel powered equipment and power tools.
5. Record Keeping: Records and maintains personnel daily time logs. Maintains various man-hours and production reports as required.
6. Communicates with other employees and contractors in person and by two-way radio clearly and in a polite manner. Must also communicate in a clear and polite manner in person with citizens at the job site.
7. Performs minor field repair of equipment, when possible, to avert down time of machinery.
8. Events Support: Provides support for department special events before, during and after the event in areas and for functions relative to essential job duties and/or as otherwise assigned.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or GED required, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area, e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.
• Three (3) years of related experience and/or training.
• 12 to 18 months related management experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must successfully pass Basic Pesticide Core Exam within one year of employment/promotion date.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises 0 subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise(s) a total of 5 employee(s). Supervises 0 non-supervisory employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee PLANS AND ARRANGES OWN WORK, referring only UNUSUAL CASES TO SUPERVISOR.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to- person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.
PLANNING
CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY with regard to GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also OCCASIONALLY assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MINOR IMPORTANCE and also FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE; the latter of which would affect the work operations of OTHER EMPLOYEES and/or CLIENTELE to a MODERATE DEGREE.
MENTAL DEMAND
MODERATE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring ALMOST CONTINUOUS ATTENTION, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a HABIT CYCLE IS FORMED; operations REQUIRING INTERMITTENT DIRECTED THINKING to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
MODERATELY STRUCTURED. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)
ACCURACY
Probable errors of INTERNAL and EXTERNAL scope would have a MODERATE effect on the operational efficiency of the organizational component concerned. Errors might possibly go undetected for a considerable period of time, thereby creating an inaccurate picture of an existing situation. Could cause further errors, losses, or embarrassment to the organization. The possibility for error is always present due to requirements of the job.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Occasional contacts with patrons on routine matters.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as it pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Basic: Payroll Systems
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is Regularly required to stand, Regularly required to walk, Occasionally required to sit, Regularly required to use hands, Regularly required to reach, Frequently required to stop, Regularly required to talkThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Regularly, 25 pounds Regularly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of a moderately large group of maintenance workers and equipment operators. Ability to understand, give and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate clearly and politely. Ability to change priorities to meet service demands. Ability to use independent judgment to problem solve. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Basic computer knowledge required.
Salary : $39,630 - $52,610
