Parks Grounds Crew Leader

Job Description:

Parks Grounds Crew Leader

Description

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Job Description:

Parks Grounds Crew Leader

Purpose:

Under general supervision, leads a crew that performs specialized maintenance, construction, and/or grounds keeping tasks in and around City parks grounds and recreational facilities.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assigns, directs, and performs grounds maintenance tasks.
  
• Assigns, directs, and performs minor and major repairs.
  
• Maintains and repairs rockwork, concrete.
  
• Operates department equipment.
  
• Operates hand tools.
  
• Operates power tools.
  
• Assembles and dismantles portable stages and seating arrangements.
  
• Drives and operates vehicles.
  
• Assists supervisor with the development of work schedules and plans work activities.
  
• Assists the public with questions/concerns.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
  
• Fills in for supervisor in his or her absence.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of grounds keeping processes, policies, and procedures within the Parks and Recreation Department.
  
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in grounds services.
  
• Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of construction techniques.
  
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Ability to operate power tools.
  
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials to assigned work area.
  
• Ability to read and follow floor plan sketches and diagrams.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years of experience related to grounds keeping or general labor services, including at least one (1) year of crew experience.
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• If assigned to operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Driver's License for those vehicles.
  
• Certification/License may be required by trade or specialization.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience driving, and reversing, a heavy-duty truck while pulling a 24' trailer for 90% of the workday.
  
• Experience working with a diverse group of individuals.
  
• Ability to work with technology in the field, including, but not limited to iPads, maps, other navigation tools, and Microsoft Power Apps.
  
• Experience working with basic grounds keeping equipment, including riding mowers.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Please note a resume attachment is required for consideration to this position, please ensure to attach a resume before submitting your application.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

Employment Application:

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Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• Detailed, complete Employment Application is required to help better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications - minimum and preferred as noted on the job posting. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  
• You must use “N/A” for fi elds that are not applicable.
  
• Employment history dates must include month and year.
  
• Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
  
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not your resume or cover letter.
  
• Please note that Austin Community Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.
  

Department:
Austin Community Court

Location:
505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704

• Ability to travel to multiple work sites throughout the workday.
  

Pay Range:
$23.13 - $26.26

Days and Hours:
6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Saturday-Wednesday

If you are selected as a top candidate:

CBI:
If selected as top candidate for this position you must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check to be hired and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, any Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare

benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite .
To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a

period of thirty-six (36) months.

Important Note to Applicants:

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All

application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully

completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting
for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-30