Crew Member, Grounds

City of Shreveport, LA; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shreveport, LA seeks workers to maintain public rights-of-way, parks and golf courses using a range of tools and equipment. The role involves planting, pruning, mowing and litter removal on daily cycles.

Candidates should have at least one year of related experience, be able to follow instructions, and hold a valid state driver’s license. Duties include loading gear, possible heavy equipment operation, and occasional leadership of a crew.

Qualifications

• One year experience in related work.
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions and perform assigned tasks.
• Must have valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Uses tools such as power tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers, chain saws and hand tools to weed, prune, water, spray, fertilize, plant, remove litter, and mow in public rights-of-way, golf courses, and city parks.
• Directs loading and unloading of vehicles with tools, supplies and machinery for daily tasks.
• May paint, clean or repair structures, grounds or equipment as needed.
• May operate heavy equipment if trained and qualified.
• May operate vehicle or lead crew in absence of crew leader.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in related work

Ability to follow instructions

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

Class Title

Uses appropriate tools to clean and maintain public rights-of-way.

Duties

1. Uses appropriate tools, power tractor, riding mowers, hand mowers, weed eaters, edgers, chain saws and hand tools to weed, prune, water, spray, fertilize, plant remove litter, and mow in the daily upkeep of shrubbery, flowers, trees, grass and other vegetation on public rights-of-way, golf courses, and in city parks.

2. Helps and directs the loading and unloading of assigned vehicles with all appropriate tools, supplies and machinery to perform daily tasks.

3. May be required to paint, clean or make repairs to structures, buildings, grounds or or equipment as needed.

4. May be required to operate heavy equipment if trained and qualified.

5. May be required to operate vehicle or be placed in charge of crew in the absence of crew leader.

6. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. One year experience in related work.

2. Ability and willingness to follow instructions and perform assigned tasks.

3. Must have valid state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements.

1. Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.

2. Requires moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

3. Requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment.

1.Will be exposed to strong odors, toxic/poisonous agents, smoke, fumes, gas, dirt, dust, grease, oil, pollen, chemicals, solvents, loud noise and disease/pathogens.

1. May work in inclement weather.

2. Will wear protective devices when called for.

Travel:

Travel will be required locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites.

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.