Maintenance Crew Lead

City of Springdale; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springdale seeks an experienced Parks Maintenance Supervisor to lead a small crew in daily park upkeep and maintenance projects. You will schedule tasks, supervise, train, and ensure safe operations while coordinating with the Buildings Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining equipment, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring facilities remain clean and functional. The role requires a valid Arkansas driver's license and outdoor, physical work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus related training or courses; 12–18 months of management experience.
• Valid Arkansas Driver's License required.
• Experience with maintenance and trail construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to work with internal/external resources to complete projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise approximately three employees, train them, assign and direct work, and appraise performance.
• Prioritize weekly work, coordinate projects and ensure timely completion.
• Operate park maintenance equipment and heavy machinery as needed.
• Report safety concerns, vandalism, and park facility conditions to supervisor.
• Oversee daily activities to provide direction and ensure project completion.
• Maintain park facilities, and ensure supplies are stocked and ready.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Training

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Riding lawn mowers

Front end loaders

Weed trimmers

Four wheelers

Gators

Chain saws

Job description

Description

The incumbent is responsible to perform maintenance tasks or delegate tasks assigned by the Building Maintenance Supervisor to other Parks Maintenance employees.

Safety/Security Sensitive Designation: This position is classified as safety/security sensitive under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is therefore subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Job Duties

• Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
• Directly supervises approximately three employees within the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Establish priorities for the workweek and sequence of projects in order to coordinate and ensure efficient completion of the established work schedule.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to riding lawn mowers, push mowers, weed trimmers, chain saws, hand tools, edgers and blowers.
• Operate heavy equipment including a front end loader, tractor, drag, four wheelers, and gators.
• Coordinate the fulfillment of needs of parks and equipment.
• Report vandalism, hazardous conditions, and park facility closings to Buildings Maintenance Supervisor.
• Keep park facilities clean, maintained and stocked with supplies as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned by Buildings Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responsible to follow safety procedures set by the Department and City.
• Repair equipment as necessary.
• When possible, assists with general maintenance of other park facilities.
• Oversee the daily activities of work crews in order to provide direction and ensure completion of projects.
• Make decisions regarding natural materials to be used on projects and on methods to be used in performing tasks in order to ensure safety and protection of the environment during construction and maintenance projects.
• Assess trail conditions, process observations into written reports, and make recommendations in order to provide training and ensure protection of the environment.
• Communicates with laborers, volunteers, supervisors, and others in order to provide information, training, and motivation.Physically able to perform strenuous work outdoors for extended periods of time including but not limited to digging, vegetation clipping, and lifting materials over 50 lbs.
• May be required to work overtime and weekends for special program events.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus specialized training and/or additional college courses and 2 years of related experience and/or training; and a minimum of 12-18 months of management experience.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Must be proficient in the use of riding lawn mowers, front end loaders, weed trimmers, four wheelers, Gators, a push mower, and chain saws.
• Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.
• Must be knowledgeable of trail construction, maintenance techniques, and specialized tools and equipment used in trail construction and maintenance.

Supplemental Information

Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, and offenses against children.