Senior Parks Maintenance Lead

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Senior Work Leader to supervise crews responsible for the maintenance of city parks and facilities. You will assign duties, monitor progress and provide instruction to ensure safe, quality work.

This role requires a High School diploma, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and a valid Class A CDL (or ability to obtain within six months). Flexible hours, potential inmate supervision, and drug & background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of prior experience required to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) required or must have the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must attend a work release supervisor training class annually.
• Must be able to operate trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other park maintenance equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the mowing, trimming and general maintenance of the park system, including all parks, amenities, and facilities within the system.
• Oversees work in progress and assists as needed. Provides instructions regarding work methods.
• Discusses daily assignments with Superintendent and assigns and schedules work and duties of designated crews.
• Assists, collaborates with supervisors on special city sponsored events and projects. Remains on call during various city sponsored events involving the park system.
• Oversees, inspects, allocates, trains employees on operation of equipment for various projects to ensure proper safety and usage is maintained.
• Assists in evaluating and disciplines employees.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• May be required to work with or supervising of inmates.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crew management

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Flexibility

Training attendance

Experience (3+ yrs)

Computer literacy

CDL Class A

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Senior Work Leader to supervise crews responsible for the maintenance of city parks and facilities. You will assign duties, monitor progress and provide instruction to ensure safe, quality work.

This role requires a High School diploma, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and a valid Class A CDL (or ability to obtain within six months). Flexible hours, potential inmate supervision, and drug & background checks apply.