Maintenance Crew Chief- Neighborhood Parks Maintenance - UPDATED!!

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Instructs operators in safety precautions and procedure.
• Performs various skilled tasks in park structure maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling.
• Instructs operators in safety precautions and procedure.
• Plans and installs new landscaping features; installs flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Ensures the correct preparation and application of maintenance, landscaping, beautification, and cleanliness activities.
• Trains personnel in tools and techniques.
• Operates dump or pickup truck.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with four (4) years of experience landscape maintenance or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Some supervisory experience preferred.
 
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. 

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of turf grass care and maintenance.
• Knowledge of landscaping procedures.
• Knowledge of horticultural practices.
• Knowledge of maintenance and construction procedures, equipment, and materials
• Skill in the operation of lawn maintenance equipment.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in the operation of tractors, tractor implements, leaf blower, zero turn mower, hedge trimmer, line trimmer, topdresser, skid steer, and other associated equipment.
• Skill in oral communication