Job description

Position Title: Crew Leader

Department: Public Works

Immediate Supervisor: Public Works Superintendent

Position Summary

This position is responsible for leading and performing semi-skilled and skilled work in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of city streets and right-of-ways, city facilities and grounds, city equipment, vehicles, as well as caring for the condition of the ice surface. Work is characterized by tasks of more than ordinary difficulty requiring special skills or knowledge. Work of this class is distinguished from Maintenance II in that employees serve in a lead capacity, and are assigned as primary operator of motorized equipment having complex operating requirements or perform specialized work of equivalent difficulty or responsibility. Crew Leaders lead job sites, provide direction to assigned crews of Maintenance Workers, make decisions about work to be performed, safety and procedures within defined parameters and the scope of their related knowledge.

Grade: 12

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time: Primarily weekdays; Evenings and weekends dependent upon special events and emergencies

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties, responsibilities and expectations are not necessarily limited to the following, and are not enumerated in any particular order or priority. At any particular time the frequency or duration with which one or more of the following specific duties is performed may vary widely.

· Perform all duties of Maintenance Workers I & II plus work typically associated with skilled trades.

· Picks up and hauls trash and debris from assigned areas; loads and unloads trucks; sweeps indoor and paved outdoor areas.

· Cuts grass/weeds; trims and removes trees, tree debris, and tree stumps; grades, weeds, seeds, fertilizes, and waters landscape; plants and prunes trees; cleans restrooms, shop areas, buildings, vehicles and equipment.

· operates trucks with snow plow, or salt spreader, pickup truck, dump truck, tractor, various mowing and trimming equipment, backhoes, excavators, skid steers and other motorized equipment as needed

· Maintains city equipment and facilities; performs semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and masonry work.

· Paints city buildings; prepares athletic fields and sets up equipment for sporting or recreational events.

· Assists in the servicing and minor repair of city vehicles and equipment. Maintains tools in proper working condition; maintains supplies.

· Sets up and takes down rooms for renters; ensures rental equipment is in working order and returned after each use.

· Maintains ice condition which includes edging, resurfacing and painting the ice surface.

· Inspects park facilities and equipment to determine care, maintenance and repair work required; determines materials needed and most efficient method to accomplish work.

· Serves as lead of a crew on an assigned basis; supervises assigned staff and seasonal employees.

· Performs related duties as required by Public Works Superintendent

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

· Significant knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices used in ice, park and vehicle maintenance and repair.

· Significant knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices used in the construction and automotive trades.

· Skill in the operation of hand and power tools and various motorized equipment.

· Skill in safe and efficient operation of motorized equipment in difficult conditions.

· Ability to lead a team or supervise a project.

· Ability to learn vehicle, parks and building maintenance and repair methods, practices and techniques.

· Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under adverse weather conditions.

· Ability to lift and carry objects over 25 pounds.

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

· Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, city officials and the general public.

Minimum Requirements – Education, Certification, and Experience

· Five (5) or more years’ construction experience with skills in at least one of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, framing, finishing, concrete work, drywall, flooring, HVAC or refrigeration

· Graduation from a general or technical high school, or GED

· Must have a valid Missouri Class ‘B’ Commercial Driver’s License

· Must be insurable with the City's insurance carrier

· Prefer five (5) or more years with Brentwood Public Works in Maintenance Worker I or II position.

Preferred Qualifications – Education, Certification, and Experience

1. Supplemental vocational courses

2. Considerable experience in performing tasks related to the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Equipment Used to Perform the Job

Backhoe, Excavator, Skid Steer, tractors, sweeper, fogger, sewer lateral maintenance equipment various mowing and trimming equipment, snow removal equipment, Ice Resurfacer, Ice Edger, Automatic Floor Scrubbing Machine, Small Hand Tools, Cleaning Tools and equipment, Various Motorized Vehicles

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.34 - $26.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• CDL B (Required)

Work Location: One location

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