Overview
Parks Crew Lead Jobs in Clearfield, USA at Clearfield-City
Typical hiring salary for this position ranges from $22.92 to $25.21 per hour, depending on experience.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety of field supervisory and working level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of parks, cemetery, open spaces, grounds, city buildings, swimming pool, recreation facilities, and general environment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Parks/Open Space Manager and under the direction of a Parks Crew Lead Senior on a project-by-project basis. Operates lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased or injured trees; stimulates healthy plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.
Performs general landscape and gardening duties; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers, etc., as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.
Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, backhoe, loaders, trenchers, aeration tractor, and various hand tools; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.
Performs general building maintenance; constructs and maintains pavilions, small buildings and storage facilities; assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, doors, windows and plumbing; may assist in framing, painting, roofing or other skilled construction and maintenance activities related to carpentry, plumbing and electrical; performs concrete and masonry work; assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment.
Performs and oversees general cleanup, maintenance and repair of restrooms, pavilions, playgrounds, picnic tables, benches, bleachers, ball fields and other facilities. Performs cemetery maintenance; locates grave sites, digs for burials, hauls dirt, closes graves and lays sod after burial; marks location for placement of grave marker of plaque; performs disinterment.
Assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment; conducts safety audits on playground equipment and apparatus; completes and files audit documentation; performs needed repairs in a timely manner under the direction of a Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
Performs maintenance of open spaces including grading, mowing, trimming, and trash collection to ensure compliance with city codes and appearance standards.
Identifies need to initiate various aspects of spraying programs related to the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees, shrubs and other environs; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish task; maintains record of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with city, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.
With the guidance and direction of a certified arborist, provides basic tree maintenance and applies treatments such as pruning, spraying, and repairing damaged areas of the tree or shrub when needed. Plants new trees and shrubs and ensure proper planting practices are followed.
Assists in the layout and installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type and control equipment; installs, test and maintains systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features. Assures proper installation, maintenance, testing, and reporting of backflow assemblies is completed and reported on an annual basis.
Performs seasonal duties such as winterizing sprinkler systems to avoid freezing, flushes watering systems in spring, and repairs other equipment and facilities; may operate snowplow and other snow removal equipment.
Direct and trains part time and seasonal staff in equipment usage such as backhoe, loader tractor, gang lawn mowers and landscape equipment. Schedule and present safety training classes for the Parks & Open Space Division.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Title: Parks Crew Lead
Company: Clearfield-City
Location: Clearfield, USA
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