Crew Leader

Flgatewaychamber; Lake City, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Flgatewaychamber in Florida seeks a Crew Leader for the Landscaping and Parks department. The role supervises a labor crew, coordinates maintenance and construction tasks, and ensures safe, efficient operations outdoors in all weather conditions.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 5 years in equipment operations and supervision; a Florida driver's license is required with CDL-B preferred. Residency within the county is requested within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years’ experience in equipment operations and supervision.
• Landscape, turf and ball field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise skilled and semi-skilled workers in landscape and parks maintenance and construction.
• Drive truck, load/unload materials, and maintain vehicle condition.
• Operate mowing and turf equipment.
• Prepare records and reports on work performed.
• Direct other employees and review crew work.
• Ensure equipment is serviced and maintained.
• Assist in budget input and employee evaluation processes.
• Work during local emergencies as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Supervision

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Written communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible supervisory work in the Landscaping and Parks Department. This class is responsible for assisting in the daily operations, maintenance, construction, assisting with supervising, and coordinating activities of a labor crew. Work generally follows standardized procedures but involves choice of action within clearly defined limits. Requires decisions relative to the application of various established rules and procedures, which may affect quality, accuracy, or utility of results.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Experience: High School graduation or equivalent and five (5) years’ experience in equipment operations and supervision or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Landscape, turf and ball field experience preferred.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s license required. CDL Class B Driver’s License preferred. Columbia County residency required within six (6) months of date of employment.

SALARY: $20.61 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 10/06/2026

POSITION: CREW LEADER LOCATION: LANDSCAPING AND PARKS

PAY GRADE: 121 EXEMPTION STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in the methods of operating various equipment used in landscape maintenance and ball field operations
• Ability to make minor repairs to equipment and detect operating defects
• Ability to learn, understand and abide by all traffic laws and County regulations pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate with fellow employees and general public
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering the larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, departments and the general public
• Ability to direct other employees in the performance of their duties and responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise skilled and semi-skilled workers in landscape and parks maintenance and construction operations
• Reviews and participates in the work of crews performing construction and maintenance projects
• Drives truck, loads and unloads materials, checks condition of vehicle, reports need for repair
• Operates mowing, trimming and various types of turf equipment
• Performs semi-skilled tasks requiring the use of hand tools
• Prepares records and reports on work accomplished
• Layout and reviews the work of other employees
• Assures equipment is serviced and properly maintained
• Investigates complaints and takes appropriate action or refers to superiors
• Provides input in handling and resolving grievances as necessary
• Provides input in the budgetary process relating to the operation
• Provides input in the employee evaluation process
• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

NON -ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as required.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.]

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Majority of tasks are performed outdoors and very frequently in extreme weather conditions. Subjected to insects, noxious fumes and constant noise.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEMANDS

Will use both hands simultaneously while standing or sitting, requires pushing, pulling, twisting, bending and climbing, heavy lifting and carrying in excess of fifty (50) pounds. Acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction) to safely perform the essential functions. Fast manipulative skill in almost continuous use of machine or mechanical equipment. Reaching pulling, walking, standing on concrete floors, kneeling, bending, stooping and climbing into and under equipment.

NOTE: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.