TVP - Job Leader- Visitor Experiences

SALARY: $24.12 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the ground’s maintenance of all green spaces, sidewalks, trails, dog park, parking lots, and downtown plaza campus. Includes Special Event programming and citywide events.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary
employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and
Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direction and coordination of full-time and part-time staff. Interfaces directly with downtown stakeholders such as DTSB and local businesses.

SCHEDULE:
Spring & Summer, Wednesday- Sunday 2PM-10PM Fall/Winter, 3PM-11PM, 40 hrs. per week, with overtime opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably
expected.

• Responsible for maintenance of all downtown campus grounds, including Smart Streets, East Race, East Bank Trail, Seitz Park, LINC Trail, Four Winds Field, Leighton Plaza, Jon Hunt Plaza, and Michigan St. plaza between Wayne & Colfax.
• Duties include mowing, trimming of grass and bushes, snow removal, leaf removal, power washing, trash bag changes, debris pickup, and landscape maintenance. Infrequent light custodial duties are possible if immediate customer needs arise.
• Additional duties include operating specialized equipment such as operating street sweepers or other equipment for garage, street, sidewalk, and trail maintenance.
• Assists with hauling and material handling of site furniture and amenities related to park use and special events.
• Inspects condition and cleanliness of downtown infrastructure; turns in all associated work orders for repair.
• Coordinates repairs with other City departments and contractors.
• Fills out paperwork for necessary supplies and materials.
• Fills out daily logs of work completed, and reports work orders needed for repairs.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Be able to communicate with the public with a focus on positive customer service.
• May be required to work heights of 15ft or more on ladders.
• Maintains a positive attitude and consistent performance.
• Able to maintain best practices and learn new maintenance procedures.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory
manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Minimum of five years' experience in landscape maintenance required
• Experience in a supervcisor capacity.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in landscape maintenance. Skilled in the
operation of listed tools and equipment.

• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:

• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Class A CDL required.

EQUIPMENT:
Pickup truck w/ plow, flat bed, miscellaneous hand and power tools, push mowers, riding mowers, edger, trimmers, UTV, hand tools, RC Mower and controller, tablet, cell phone, and leaf/snow equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employees frequently are required to stand, walk; and use hands to
finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in highly precarious places and is frequently
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except when operating power equipment.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills
required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at-will employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer