Crew Leader

$34,174 - $52,970/Yr

City Of Altamonte Springs - Altamonte Springs, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Altamonte Springs, FL

About the position

The Crew Leader is responsible for supervising day-to-day operations of work crews to ensure the proper maintenance of City-owned landscape areas, parks, and rights-of-ways. This role involves overseeing groundskeepers and landscapers, maintaining plant health, operating landscaping equipment, and ensuring safety and proper use of tools. The Crew Leader also plays a crucial role in training and developing personnel while being available for emergency call-outs and special events.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Groundskeepers/Landscapers.
• Maintain and replace plants and trees throughout the City in excessive traffic situations, if needed.
• Operate one-ton dump truck, trailers, large mowers and other small equipment for landscaping and maintenance.
• Identify weed problems in turf and notify proper crews.
• Identify and inform proper crew of insects, diseases and nutrient deficiencies on turf and shrubs.
• Ensure safe and proper use of tools and equipment and proper maintenance. Accountable for all tools and equipment used.
• Lead, assign, train and develop groundskeeper/landscaper personnel.
• Responsible for the proper care and maintenance of turf, fields, and/or nurseries, ensuring the overall health and appearance of all green spaces.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
• Perform as necessary the duties of the Groundskeeper/Landscaper.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• Drive to and from City work sites.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Be available for emergency call-outs & special events.

Requirements

• Two (2) years' experience in landscaping, to include supervisory experience.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain State of Florida Driver License within thirty (30) days of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Experience in ballfield maintenance.
• Completion and receipt of (2) job related certifications/Licenses (i.e. Limited Lawn & Ornamental Spray License, FDOT MOT Certification, Best Management Practices Certification, etc.) as determined by your supervisor. Must complete within six (6) months of employment.