Salary: $21.26 – $26.57 Hourly
Location : 2407 Market St. Baytown, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-00171
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 08/07/2023
Closing Date: 8/21/2023 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
Join our team as a Parks Crewleader for Construction and play a vital role in creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. Lead a dedicated crew in various construction projects, including landscaping, hardscaping, and park infrastructure development. Bring your leadership skills and passion for craftsmanship to enhance the community’s green spaces.
Full Benefits Package Including:
- Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance
- Insurance options
- Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants
- TMRS retirement with 14% City contribution
- Mental health and financial education benefits
- And much more!
Under the direction of the Field Supervisor or Superintendent the Parks Crewleader – Construction directly supervises a work crew and participates in Park functions including, mowing and trimming, the maintenance and upkeep of parks medians, landscape, parks and event facilities, and TXDOT right-of-ways, 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 mowing, 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 Park 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.
Additional Information
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, green house, plants, and MSDS. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
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.
How to Apply
01
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)?
- Yes
- No
02
How many years of experience do you have in construction and maintenance?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 7+ years
03
Do you have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days)
- Yes
- No
04
Are you able to obtain a Class “B” Texas Commercial Driver’s License with the endorsements of air brakes, cargo, and combination within six months of employment?
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
- None
- Less than 1 year experience
- 1 year to 2 years experience
- 3+years experience
06
Do you possess a T.D.A. non-commercial pesticide license?
- Yes
- No
07
Please describe your knowledge of sports field preparation and setup, mowing equipment operation and construction.
Required Question