Job Details

Parks Crew Leader

Join a team that takes pride in keeping our parks, public spaces, and community events looking their best for residents and visitors alike. We're looking for a motivated leader who enjoys working outdoors, leading a crew, and making a visible impact through hands-onwork and teamwork. If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready for a rewarding career in Parks and Recreation, we encourage you to apply today.

Under the direction of the Field Supervisor or Superintendent, the Crew Leader directly supervises a work crew and participates in Park functions including maintenance and upkeep of parks medians, landscape, parks and event facilities, and TXDOT right-of-ways, park construction, sports league and other event set up, support and break down, and sport field pre-work. Works closely with all divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department as well as with other municipal departments such as Public Works, Police and Fire. Interprets work orders and assigns the job to employees. Drives crew truck, makes needed repairs and adheres to all safety procedures. Normal work schedule may include weekends, extra hours and/or after-hours call out for emergencies as assigned.

Duties

• Oversees and participates in ground maintenance which includes trimming, weeding flower beds, planting trees, litter removal, chemical spraying, pesticide usage, irrigation installation and repair, and drainage work and leveling.
• Oversees and participates in facility maintenance of park structures, including landscape bed and park sign bed construction.
• Oversees and participates in vehicle and equipment maintenance which includes minor repair and upkeep of trucks, tractors, lawnmowers and other motor vehicles, chain saws, trimmers, power hand tools, etc.
• Oversees and participates in construction and maintenance including small buildings, event structures, equipment installation, fencing, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, carpentry, painting, etc. Oversees and participates in maintenance of greenhouse and tree farms.
• Oversees and participates in event set up, support and break down, for all Parks & Recreation Department events which include sports fields, recreation and aquatics, Wetlands, and Nature Center, and special events including Christmas parade, July 4th celebration, Special Olympics, etc.
• Oversees and participates in weekend trash pick-up.
• Performs personnel related duties including training, coaching and discipline.
• Purchases building materials, minor tools and supplies as needed.
• Performs planning and scheduling duties.
• Drives crew truck to and from shop to worksite.
• Performs graffiti removal.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year of related experience.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
• Obtain Valid Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with the endorsement of air brakes, cargo, and combination within six months of employment.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.
• Possess T.D.A. non-commercial pesticide license.
• Knowledge of sports field preparation and setup, mowing equipment operation and construction.
• Licensed Irrigator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge of use and upkeep of small equipment, irrigation systems, mowing equipment, event set up for recreational facilities and event planning. Ability to supervise and organize work crews. Knowledge of construction practices and procedures. Knowledge of pesticides, greenhouse, plants, and MSDS. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.