Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Environmental Management Division located at 6901 Elmwood
Salary Range: $22.61-$34.48/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 26, 2024
Responsibilities
- Implements and follows through on general instructions received from supervisors.
- Occasionally gives technical instructions to skilled and semi-skilled subordinates.
- Inspects work routinely while in progress and reviewed upon completion for results obtained.
- Assigns leads and participates in the work of an assigned crew.
- Determines needs and requisitions tools, materials and equipment for native landscape management.
- Directs safety activities among employees and assigned crew.
- Conducts safety training programs and meetings with a crew.
- Receives requests for emergency and unscheduled work and makes arrangements for prompt performance of work.
- Instructs employees in new methods of work and in procedural changes.
- Maintains necessary reports such as completing time sheets, activity reports, accident, injury and equipment condition reports.
- Helps to resolve employee complaints.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRES 3 years experience of a progressively responsible nature in construction or maintenance work, including 1 year at the level of the City's Maintenance Worker. Must possess a valid MO Class A, B, Or C CDL prior to the end of probationary period as determined by the department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
Preference given for knowledge/experience of native landscaping, natural area management and identification of native plants; invasive species identification and removal techniques; experience with prescribed burns. Other Information
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