Maintenance Crew Leader II - Urban Park Operations

About the Department

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing duties over personnel assigned to servicing parks, trails, trailheads, tributaries and other city owned properties. Exercises direct supervision over assigned crew

Duties will primarily be focused with daily maintenance and sanitation of assigned areas, although it may be required to assist in other areas assigned by supervisor. Responsible for performing other duties assigned and following through with instruction from supervisor. Responsible for training new personnel, instructing and ensuring daily maintenance duties are being performed by staff.

Work Location 
Darner - Parks and Recreation Headquarters, 5800 Historic Old Highway 90, San Antonio, TX 78227

Work Hours

• 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m OR 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Monday - Friday; Rotating weekends and occasional holidays

Position Duties

• Supervises, schedules, and may participate in the activities of skilled and semi-skilled workers assigned to perform maintenance, repair, and installation functions.
• Maintains records and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment, orders parts and equipment as necessary.
• Performs inspection of equipment, structures and systems for proper operations.
• Provides protective safety equipment and ensures it is safe and operational; checks work site for safety hazards and reports to supervisor.
• May supervise grounds maintenance and landscape functions.
• Provides daily reports both verbally and in writing of work needed, accomplished or in progress.
• Ensures all equipment is operating in an appropriate and safe working condition.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion to evaluate performance according to instructions.
• Communicates with assigned crew and may often perform movements of walking, sitting, stooping, climbing, standing, reaching, and crouching to operate all equipment used, may frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds when performing or inspecting maintenance work.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Four (4) years of maintenance experience to include one (1) year experience as a foreman or crew leader.
• Must possess the appropriate Texas driver's license plus any required endorsements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak in English and Spanish.

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.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures as they apply to the type of work being performed such as paint removal, application of various paints, and sealants.
• Knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials as they relate to the type of work being performed.
• Knowledge of employee scheduling procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic supervisory techniques and practices.
• Skill in operating all types of equipment and tools as they relate to the type of work being performed.
• Ability to schedule, assign, and monitor workloads for assigned crews.
• Ability to lead and supervise the activities of a crew.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to train employees in the type of work being performed.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to give directions to subordinates.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are both indoor and outdoor with exposure to temperature extremes, unfavorable fumes and odors, and hazardous chemicals.

Benefits

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce.  To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note: 

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the  so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

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