Maintenance Crew Leader - Parks

Rowlett, Texas; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rowlett is seeking a Crew Supervisor for park maintenance. This role involves supervising a small crew, coordinating activities, and ensuring quality work on public grounds and facilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

4-day work week

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

20-year retirement plan with City match

Vacation: 2 weeks during the first year

Sick leave: 2 weeks per year

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Ability to perform site inspections and identify deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs a crew in park maintenance and construction.
• Ensures quality and completion of assigned work.
• Maintains records and performs preventative maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Utility vehicles

Job description

Hiring Rate: $24.89 hourly
Full Pay Range: $24.89 - $37.34 hourly

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

• 4-day work week
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
• 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
• Vacation: 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
• Sick leave: 2 weeks per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity pay

Under general direction, supervises, leads, and directs a small crew in the maintenance, repair, and construction of parks, park amenities, public grounds, irrigation systems, plant material, and athletic fields. Plans, organizes projects, and performs related work as required. Responsible for regular, on-time attendance.

Coordinates activities of the assigned crew and repairs; maintains construction activities; ensures that necessary materials, tools, and equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition, scheduled for use, and returned meeting departmental standards. Enforces department rules and policies, makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, and ensures quality and completion of assigned work.

Uses hand tools such as saws, bolt cutters, picks, shovels, mops, brooms, pump sprayers, ladders, and a variety of other assorted hand tools. Also uses various power tools, air compressors, utility vehicles, mowers, weed-eaters, edgers, paint rigs, top dressers, aerators, tractors, and associated attachments, along with other departmental and rented equipment. Trains subordinates to perform most park maintenance operations safely, meeting or exceeding departmental standards.

Ensures that proper equipment and materials are available; inspects equipment and performs preventative maintenance as required; completes service requests and work orders; maintains records and reports as required for the assigned area of responsibility.

Maintains a variety of inventory and maintenance records; initiates purchase requisitions for needed supplies and equipment; supervises routine and preventive maintenance/repair of play structures, fences, athletic fields, benches, irrigation systems, tables, athletic nets and equipment, pavilions, restrooms, park buildings, and other associated amenities. Operates machinery and equipment when needed, and prepares and maintains records as required.

Graduation from High School or GED required. Must have three (3) years of related experience; supervisory experience preferred.

Ability to provide leadership; assign responsibilities; coordinate, monitor, and follow through on job assignments. Ability to operate related equipment as required. Ability to plan, supervise, and evaluate operations and maintenance. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with co-workers, other departments/divisions, and the public. Ability to perform site inspections, play equipment inspections, and identify deficiencies. Skilled in customer service and able to represent the city professionally.

Must possess a valid Texas Class C Driver's License; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred. Maintain a good driving record according to City standards. Must report all traffic citations.

Must obtain within 12 months at least one of the following licenses/certifications: Class A Texas CDL, Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License, Certified Arborist, TCEQ Licensed Irrigator, TCEQ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester License, or Certified Playground Safety Inspector License. Any other license/certification must be pre-approved by the Department Director.