Crew Leader- Horticulture Section

Location:  6003  Parks & Recreation/Forestry Pay Grade:  A08 FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Under general supervision, leads and participates in skilled park maintenance operational and maintenance duties within their assigned work section.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

• Leads and participates in one of the following assigned work sections:
  • Horticulture/ forestry duties including planting, weeding, watering, mulching, pruning, general tree maintenance, and debris removal.
• Assists with prioritizing, scheduling, assigning and quality control of work.
• Maintains inventory of tools, equipment and material.
• Plans materials and tools required to complete work tasks.
• Prepares and maintains work reports as required.
• Performs chemical applications as required.
• Operates small power equipment including weed eater, hedge trimmer, chainsaw, blower, edger, auger, and power hand tools.
• Operates medium to heavy equipment including mower, tractor, dump truck, skid loader, sprayer, stump grinder, wood chipper and aerial truck.
• Performs routine to complex irrigation operational and maintenance tasks.
• Performs site inspections as required.
• Assists supervisor with safety and operational training.
• Assists supervisor with personnel evaluations.
• Performs duties of the supervisor in their absence.
• Leads and participates in ice and snow removal duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by one to three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the state of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.  Possession of or ability to readily obtain a pesticide applicator license issued by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture or a Certified Playground Safety Inspector license or a pool operator’s permit.