PARKS CREW LEAD ID - 16625

Benefits

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  • 401(k)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Loan forgiveness
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program

Full job description

 

Nampa ID

Job title: Parks Crew Lead

Hiring Salary Range (DOE): $21.71-$25.44 hourly
Position Salary Range: $21.71-$29.16 hourly

Department: PARKS
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Parks Supervisor
Grade/Level: 16N
Amount of Travel Required: Some
Job Type: Regular
Job Code: 8105
Positions Supervised: Supervision is exercised over a crew of parks employees including seasonal workers. Supervision of volunteers is occasionally required.
Work Schedule: Generally, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE!
The City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including

POSITION SUMMARY:
The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide direction as crew coordinator (leader), and assist with work tasks for, Parks Maintenance Technicians in the maintenance of City parks, sports fields and City owned property. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Parks Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over a crew of parks employees including seasonal workers. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoors environment in a variety of terrain and weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Performs full range of manual and skilled turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance, and repair work in an assigned area of responsibility.
  • Supervises full time and seasonal maintenance crews, including working on landscape construction projects, ensuring proper staffing.
  • Performs personnel training in technical aspects of landscape construction and maintenance, sprinkler design, fertilizing, herbicides, mowing, forestry, general maintenance, staff and public safety, and documenting all records.
  • Works closely with Parks Supervisor to develop plans and work tasks for assigned personnel, including creating & assigning work orders, prioritizing tasks, providing supplies, and ensuring safety of personnel, monitor work schedules, providing direction, reporting work progress, managing conflict and develop work plans.
  • Inspection of a crew’s work quality and timeliness, reporting concerns, making recommendations, and assisting in completing work tasks to complete the job.
  • Ensures public and operational safety and security, including coordinating with other City services and departments.
  • Performs key duties of the Parks Supervisor in the absence of the Parks Supervisor.
  • Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned.
  • Provides needed information, demonstrations, and training on how to perform work tasks to new employees as necessary.
  • Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions as required. Reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments.
  • Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Responds to citizen's questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
  • Communicates and coordinates regularly and appropriately with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the City’s interdepartmental operations and activities.
  • Maintains a working environment free of fear and intimidation.
  • Treats employee's concerns with consideration and respect and understands professional standards in employer/employee relationships.
  • Maintains an effective and respectful work environment.
  • Adapts to changes in how business is conducted, and work is accomplished, in a positive and timely manner.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with subordinates, peers, customers, and City Administration.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
  • Associate’s degree: Preferred (two-year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Horticulture, Landscape Construction or a closely related field.
  • 5 plus years of experience in landscaping and/or horticulture field work: Required
5 plus years of experience supervising or leadership of staff performing landscape maintenance and construction: Preferred
And/or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
  • State of Idaho Class B CDL required within 1 year of employment.
  • Applicators License required within 1 year of employment.
  • First Aid & CPR Certification required within 1 year of employment.
  • NALP Certification & Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) within 2 years of employment (National Association Landscape Professional & National Recreation and Parks Association).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Substantial knowledge of principles and practices of turfgrass management, landscape construction, maintenance, and repair activities, including park grounds and irrigation systems.
  • Substantial knowledge of proper maintenance of parks, ballfields and recreation facilities and landscaped areas including the safe and proper use of related chemicals and pesticides.
  • Substantial knowledge of the safe and proper use of basic hand tools, power tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance, repair, and landscaping work.

  • Substantial knowledge of basic facility maintenance techniques and materials for amenities such as restrooms, playgrounds, picnic shelters, etc.
  • Substantial knowledge of basic computer use, and computerized maintenance management software (CMMS).
  • Substantial knowledge of landscape project construction including measuring, math, plan reading and techniques.
  • Ability to lead and direct work tasks to crews of full-time and seasonal employees.
  • Ability to perform the operation of construction equipment including hand and power tools.
  • Ability to organize landscape projects from landscape plans, gathering materials to complete projects in a cost efficient and timely manner and be able to foresee potential obstacles.
  • Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time with exposure to varying weather conditions and day or night schedules as required.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical and labor-intensive duties including the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions, operate geographic information systems (GIS) systems, read blueprints and perform basic mathematics.
  • Ability to prepare accurate and reliable record keeping.
  • Ability and willingness to quickly learn and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
  • Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Work is performed in an outdoors environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT:
The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER:
The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.
This position may close before the closing date.
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