Maintenance Crew Leader (Trail Sanitation & Maintenance)

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio’s Parks & Recreation Department seeks a maintenance supervisor to lead a crew performing street, park, and facilities tasks, ensuring schedules are followed and safety procedures are observed.

The role involves equipment repairs, event preparations, inventory management, and daily supervision, with physical work and occasional evening/weekend shifts. HS diploma or GED and 2 years maintenance experience required; Texas driver’s license within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of labor or maintenance experience.
• Must possess a Texas Driver's License plus endorsements within six months.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with trail sanitation, vegetation and facilities maintenance.
• Experience operating small engine equipment (chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers, blowers).
• Experience operating tractors, ZTR mowers, utility vehicles, and brush chippers.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a work crew involved in maintenance duties such as sweeping or cleaning of streets and custodial maintenance of public areas.
• Repairs or replaces equipment at City parks and facilities.
• Prepares City facilities for events.
• Participates in construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, City buildings and facilities, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Inspects work areas for quality and safety procedures.
• Inspects equipment and reports maintenance needs.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Develops work schedules and ensures timely completion of work.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills

Read English

Write English

Clear communication

Direct crew supervision

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Equipment/maintenance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Under general supervision, is responsible for directing the activities of a crew of workers, ensuring schedules are followed and decisions are made on a variety of problems, informing supervisors of more complex problems. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location

Ron Darner Parks & Recreation Headquarters - 5800 Historic Old Highway 90, San Antonio, TX (78227)

Work Hours

6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Will include seasonal schedule adjustments to include some evenings and weekends. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate evening coverage, rotating weekends and holiday shift work as dictated by business needs.

• Oversees a work crew involved in a variety of maintenance duties which may include sweeping or cleaning of streets, mowing and trimming of public lawns and bushes, and custodial maintenance of public areas.
• Repairs or replaces equipment at City parks and facilities.
• Prepares City facilities for various events.
• Participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, City buildings and facilities, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Inspects work areas before, during, and upon completion of work to ensure the quality and adherence to safety procedures.
• Inspects equipment and reports any equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies and ensures that adequate levels of stock are maintained.
• Develops work schedules and ensures timely completion of work.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Two (2) years of experience in labor or maintenance.
• Must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License plus any required endorsements within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with trail sanitation, vegetation and facilities maintenance.
• Experience operating small engine equipment such as chainsaws, pole saws, string trimmers, and blowers.
• Experience operating tractors, ZTR mowers, utility vehicles, and brush chippers.
• Willingness to learn new skills and explore our Greenway Trails.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of hazards and safety measures as they apply to the type of work being performed.
• Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials as they relate to the type of work being performed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to direct the activities of a crew.
• Ability to perform all physical requirement of the job, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are inside and outside with routine/repeated exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and dirty environment.