Salary : $3,567.20 – $5,628.13 Monthly
Location : Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2301121
Department: SPAR – Parks & Recreation
Division: Maintenance Grounds
Opening Date: 06/09/2023
Closing Date: 6/16/2023 12:00 PM Central
Class Title
Supervises and directs daily operations of maintenance division. Plans and manages all work activities of ground crews.
Duties
1. May act as assistant to the Division Manager in supervising a program or operation involving the entire division.
2. Supervises district operations.
3. Plans and implements work, training and safety programs.
4. Directs activities of employees variously engaged in performing constructing and repairing fences, and other structures; welding metal components; mowing grass; raking; planting and tending flower beds; picking up and hauling refuse, trash and other litter; installing and repairing playground equipment; and performing housekeeping tasks.
5. Submits budget estimates and requests for equipment and materials.
6. Recommends new hires, pay raises, promotions, and other personnel actions.
7. Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
1). Must have a valid state vehicle operator’s license.
2). Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture or related field or seven (7) years of
experience in Grounds maintenance tasks, including four (4) years in a
supervisory position.
3). Hold or be able to qualify for such certificates and/or licenses as may be required
by Federal, State and City government within eighteen (18) month of employment.
Work Environment:
1. May work at remote locations in noisy work area.
2. Will be required to wear safety protective gear when necessary.
3. Must have valid state driver’s license.
4. May be exposed to dust, weather and other environmental factors.
Physical Demands:
1. May work in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer terminal for varied periods of time or while standing for varied periods of time.
2. Constant use of both hands in reaching, handling, grasping, fingering while performing duties and operating computers.
3. Occasional heavy work includes lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 pounds. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and other inclines while maintaining balance. Occasional bending twisting at knees, waist and neck.
4. Constant use of all senses including feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing while performing duties and communicating with co-workers, general public, and completing all tasks as assigned.
5. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties listed above.
Travel:
Travel will be required locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites.
NORMAL PROMOTION PATH FROM THIS CLASS:
ANY HIGHER CLASS OR LEVEL FOR WHICH ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED.
The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.
01
Do you have a valid state vehicle operator’s license?
- Yes
- No
02
What is your level of education in Forestry, Horticulture, or related field?
- None
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree with some post graduate work
- Master’s Degree
- Degree in non related field
03
How many years experience do you have in Grounds maintenance tasks?
- No experience
- Less than seven years experience
- At least seven years but less than nine years experience
- At least nine years but less than twelve years experience
- Twelve or more years experience
04
Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? (if there is more than one company, please list each separately).Company:Duties:Years:
05
How many years experience do you have in a supervisory position?
- No experience
- Less than four years experience
- At least four years but less than six years experience
- At least six years but less than eight years experience
- Eight or more years experience
06
Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? (if there is more than one company, please list each separately).Company:Duties:Years:
Required Question