FT - Crew Leader - Parks & Cemetery - Structural Maintenance Division

CREW LEADER - PARKS STRUCTURAL

DEPARTMENT: Public Services

DIVISION: Parks & Cemetery - Structural Maintenance

PAY GRADE 140: $59,997.92 to $86,967.98 Annual Salary ($28.84 - $41.81 Hourly)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt, Merit, Full-Time & Eligible for Benefits

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GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction duties throughout the park system. The Maintenance Crew Leader directs daily routine maintenance checks and repairs to park facilities and supervises an assigned crew performing such duties. The position receives directions from the Structural Maintenance Supervisor. It exercises functional and technical supervision over lower-level maintenance staff, which may include Community Service Workers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the Weber County Community Service Workers periodically and will carry out the rules and policies associated with this program.
• Participate in a variety of facility maintenance duties, including maintaining park buildings and structures, installing and maintaining fencing, repairing park benches, and clearing debris from parking areas, streets, and City rights of way (ROW).
• Participate in and direct crews in a variety of park maintenance duties, including construction, building repair, concrete finishing, plant maintenance, and landscape duties, trimming trees and shrubs, mowing and edging lawns, raking recreation areas, watering plants and trees, and sweeping and clearing fallen trees from the public paths and walkways.
• Assists the Forestry Crew in the maintenance and care of trees within City ROW, including storm response.
• Assist Area Maintenance Crews with major irrigation repairs and installation as necessary.
• Assist the Cemetery Crew with cemetery maintenance periodically, including interments.
• Provide support for various special events, including coordination, setup, takedown, and support during events.
• Inspect playground equipment and remove possible hazards to ensure safety.
• Prepare documentation regarding safety checks.
• Inspect and operate a variety of tools and equipment, including power tools, saws, backhoes, skid loaders, tractors, dump trucks, and lawn mowers.
• Perform general maintenance duties including refueling, changing oil, lubricating parts, and making minor adjustments as necessary.
• Performance of trail maintenance and construction, including coordination with Ogden Trails Network (OTN) and their volunteers.
• Maintain bathrooms, including repairing broken fixtures and lights, roofing, replacing toilets and sinks, and painting walls and ceilings as required.
• Pick up litter from grounds and empty trash containers throughout assigned parks.
• Assist with the construction and refurbishment of various park buildings and structures.
• Prepare the ground, set forms, and pour and finish concrete.
• Perform maintenance and repair by using various welding equipment and techniques.
• Patrol and inspect parks to ensure the safety of the public and park facilities.
• Note possible safety hazards or causes of injury and contact appropriate law enforcement or emergency agency as required.
• Prepare appropriate reports and documentation.
• Performs and directs crew in snow removal duties at various park facilities.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Directs and assists the crew in the removal of graffiti at various locations throughout the City.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employees are required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employees are required to communicate in person with the public during office hours; and employees are required to use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of public facilities.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to obtain, within 150 days of employment, a valid Utah State Class A CDL with tanker and airbrake endorsements.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification within two years of hire is desired.
• Employees will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within six months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the operations, services, and activities of a public works maintenance program related to the area of the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the principles of lead supervision and training.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of public facilities maintenance related to the area of the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the work assigned.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, including a computer.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Skill in leading, organizing, and reviewing the work of staff.
• Skill in working independently in the absence of supervision.
• Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in operating a variety of maintenance and repair equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain mental capacity allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Ability to comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work environment is primarily outdoors, which may expose the employee to moderate to very loud noises, wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat, the risk of electrical shock, and vibrations.
• Travel among worksites is required, which exposes the worker to the hazards incident to travel by vehicle.
• Will be expected to respond to and work additional shifts as the need arises to include 12-hour (longer in emergency) shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The work is heavy and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual ability to see clearly at close (less than 20 inches) and far (20 feet or more) distances, identify and distinguish colors, observe an area that can be seen up and down or the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and smelling.

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OGDEN CITY BENEFITS

• Language Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

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THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS ATTACHED AS A PDF

Applicants must be willing to consent to a background check, which includes a criminal record check, verification of employment, and verification of education transcripts.

In accordance with the Federal Department of Transportation and Ogden City's policy, we conduct urine drug screening for post-employment offers and at random times for DOT and safety-sensitive positions.

If you refuse testing or test positive (evidence of drug use), your offer of employment will be withdrawn. The City of Ogden also complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 in the city's employment practices and policies.