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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Parks Grounds Crew Leader
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (80) Serv/Maint
Class Code: 16611 Salary Grade: RC1
Approved: August 13, 1998 Last Revised: November 13, 2018

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, leads a crew that performs specialized maintenance, construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assigns, directs, and performs grounds maintenance tasks.
  2. Assigns, directs, and performs minor and major repairs.
  3. Maintains and repairs rockwork, concrete.
  4. Operates department equipment.
  5. Operates hand tools.
  6. Operates power tools.
  7. Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
  8. Drives and operates vehicles.
  9. Assists supervisor with the development of work schedules and plans work activities.
  10. Assists the public with questions/concerns.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
  • Fills in for supervisor in his or her absence.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of grounds keeping processes, policies, and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.
  • Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in grounds services.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge of construction techniques.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to operate power tools.
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials to assigned work area.
  • Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services, including at least one (1) year of crew experience.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles.
  • Certification/License may be required by trade or specialization.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.