Organizes, assigns and monitors work activities of crew. Ensures that work is completed
following established procedures; efficiently utilizing time, material and manpower.

Range Min for posting: $51,498.53 - Range Max for posting: $70,361.36
Hiring Min for posting: $51,498.53 - Hiring Max for posting: $55,091.45

• Provide functional oversight of park operations crew for the purpose of assuring the maintenance and appearance of City lands, and the proper care of their trees.
• Assigns, coordinates, and monitors progress of work assignments to crew members.
• Operates equipment and uses tools necessary to complete tasks in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs six month and annual performance evaluations on crew members and handles disciplinary actions as required.
• Trains and assists crew members on a daily basis.
• Completes reports and paperwork as required. Checks in with Manager weekly on all assigned duties.
• Ensures that vehicles and equipment are operating properly; ensures safety practices are being followed.
• Assist with tree related contracts and vendor member agreements.
• Keep detailed records of all site visits.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education
High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience
1 year to 3 years of experience in landscape maintenance or a related field.

Or any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

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  Must possess and exhibit knowledge of proper landscape maintenance procedures and have the ability to teach these procedures to crew members.
• Must possess and exhibit skills necessary to operate assigned tools and equipment in a safe and proper manner and to teach these skills to crew members.
• Must possess and exhibit knowledge of proper tree/plant identification of North Texas species as well as pest management and soil management practices.

• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to take and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Must possess computer skills to successfully navigate Google docs, e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel, and the internet.
• Must possess skills necessary to safely operate diverse equipment, especially various field measuring, and sampling tools utilized by arborists.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.

• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test, physical exam, and functional capacity test.
• Valid Class “C” Driver’s license with good driving record as defined by City policy.
  • An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
• Certified Arborist as issued through the International Society of Arboriculture – Preferred.