Crew Lead - SOW Corps

Job Description

Job Description

Seattle Opportunity Work Corps Crew Lead Pay : $31 / hr Benefits

This is a hands-on position, leading a crew of 12 members in maintaining Seattle Public Utilities natural drainage systems and related green stormwater facilities. This role supervises the planning and executing of landscape maintenance and improvements, inspecting and maintaining the function and aesthetics of bioretention facilities, managing invasive weeds, mulching, trash removal, replanting and pruning to help keep City GSI facilities green, functioning and safe.

Crew members will be Seattle residents participating in two, 6-month long work training programs to learn job skills and experience exposure to utility operations while exploring career paths and certifications.

To succeed in this position, you’ll need to be flexible and adaptable, self-motivated and possess a thorough knowledge of landscape maintenance, identification and removal of invasive weeds, watering and care for plant-based landscapes. Background working with or leading young adults is a must. Leadership experience and strong communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain program vehicle (van).
• Complete weekly reports evaluating each participant’s work and behavior.
• Log participant hours in the system.
• Be a training leader for crew members in the field and in the classroom; lead and train a crew of 6-12 Seattle residents.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Supervise and coordinate the maintenance and inspection, replacement, planting, and watering of City green infrastructure facilities in the public right of way or on other City owned properties throughout the City of Seattle.
• Supervise and train crew members performing routine tasks and or clearing, pruning, cleaning, and planting on City property.
• Assess and evaluate condition of trees and bioretention plantings and facilities to established maintenance levels of service.
• Use hand tools to maintain and improve vegetated facilities.
• Plant appropriate vegetation as necessary to maintain adequate facility coverage.
• Prune and trim bioretention using hand tools to maintain plant health and clear sight lines.
• Remove invasive weeds, mulch and water to maintain plant health.
• Obtain necessary materials to perform required activities.
• Dispose of plants and debris collected while performing facility maintenance.
• Examine and maintain all equipment by visually inspecting tools and vehicles for damage and performing general maintenance such as cleaning, sharpening, and checking fluid levels.
• Ensure worksite is clean before leaving by removing debris from work site or piling debris to be removed from the work site to clear roadways and sidewalks and eliminate danger to the public.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends, maintenance procedures, and equipment for the further development and upkeep of the green infrastructure sites.
• Participate in trainings and field trips related to Utility work, trainings, and certifications.
• Observe and enforce a high level of safety for crew members and the public while performing duties, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Coordinate with SPU and SJI staff to schedule activities, support crew members development,
• Write reports and document site conditions and results and provide evaluation of facilities and team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

License Requirement : Valid Washington State Drivers' license with a clean driving record.

The most competitive candidates will possess :

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

Additional Information

The City of Seattle, Machinists Institute, and Seattle Jobs Initiative recognizes every employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures.

Salary : $31