Crew Leader

Brentwood; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brentwood seeks a lead Maintenance Worker to supervise a crew performing cleaning, maintenance, and repair of streets, facilities, grounds, and equipment. The role includes driving snow plows, operating various machinery, and performing semi-skilled tasks with potential for skilled trades work.

Applicants should have extensive construction experience and a valid Missouri Class B CDL, with preference for Brentwood Public Works experience.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years’ construction experience with skills in 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of Maintenance Workers; supervise on-site activities and safety procedures.
• Perform duties of Maintenance Workers I & II plus skilled trades as needed.
• Operate motorized equipment such as trucks with snow plows, salt spreaders, backhoes, and skid steers.

Skills

Team leadership

Able to lift over 25 pounds

Manual labor in various conditions

Follow oral and written instructions

Relate well with staff and public

Education

High school diploma or GED

Missouri Class B CDL

Job description

Employment Opportunities

The City of Brentwood accepts employment applications year round. All applications must be accompanied by an Applicant Release (found under the Employment tab to the left).There are several ways to apply:

• Online: Select the Job Application tab below and create an account.


• Download: Place curser over Employment (on left side of screen), then select Employment Application.


• In Person: Printed employment applications may be picked up at all city buildings.

Applications may be mailed, dropped off at the city building of your choice or emailed. A list of city departments has been provided under Employment (on the left side of the screen). When emailing, please note: “Employment Application” along with specific department if any, in the subject line.

The following is a listing of various job openings that are currently available. Click on any of the title(s) for further details.

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.

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

• 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position.

The City of Brentwood is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Brentwood is a drug and alcohol free work place. A pre‑employment drug screen and background check is required for all positions. Additional pre‑employment testing may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the City of Brentwood not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex or disability except where specific requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification.