Parks Maintenance Crew Chief

Full Job Description

About Seattle Parks and Recreation: Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools.

Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community.

We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors.

Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity & Inclusion: Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

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About the Position: The Parks Maintenance Crew Chief work is concerned with maintaining developed parks and natural areas used by the community at-large for passive and active recreation and acting as a point of contact for the public.

This position develops community partnerships, alliances, and sponsorships to further the maintenance, safety, utilization, and physical site improvements of these park lands.

The Parks Maintenance Crew Chief is responsible for a geographic maintenance district. The staff supervised include multiple job titles and unions.

The work responsibilities described below are accomplished through delegation to Senior staff, coordination with a variety of other work units in Parks and Recreation, other public agencies, and ongoing interaction with the community.

Requirements

• Develop, implement, and administer district work plan and vegetation management plans. Prepare recommendations and justifications for the district's annual budget including salaries, supplies, services, utilities, and equipment, as well as monitoring budgeted expenditures.

Assist management in developing a grounds maintenance program, and related policies and procedures.

Train staff in arboriculture, horticulture, and resource conservation techniques and safety procedures; establish sustainable work standards; inspect and evaluate staff's work.

Maintain personnel and technical records, and complete employee performance evaluations.

• Review design drawings and project specifications for contracted work and in-house projects; provides coordination with other departments, utilities and businesses as required.
• Requisition equipment and supplies; maintain related inventories; assist in preparing specifications for new equipment, vehicles, out-buildings and materials; assess future needs.

Represent the Department in public meetings, work with community groups, coordinate trails and athletic field maintenance activities and landscape redevelopment and habitat improvement activities with user groups, Volunteer Programs Coordinator, and park naturalists.

Promote good relationships with the public and user groups.

• Investigate and respond to citizen inquiries and complaints based on policy, and Best Management Practices for horticulture, arboriculture, and Integrated Pest Management.
• Supervise the application and storage of fertilizers, pesticides and other toxic substances, and plans, directs and performs the maintenance and repair of turf and landscaped areas, athletic fields, building facilities and natural areas.
• Act as subject matter expert in ensuring building standards are adhered to and project designs are maintained within current best management practices for maintenance, public safety, and public enjoyment.
• Prepare personnel and equipment records. Prepare field and weekly reports using computer software.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of a central controlled irrigation system, green stormwater infrastructure, drainage, ecologically sound turf care, wildlife habitat management, Integrate Pest Management (IPM), horticulture and arboriculture.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate facts and ideas clearly both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in the proper uses of PC software, including Word and Excel, Outlook and AMWO work tracking software.
• Experience handling a budget and developing and administering work plans.
• Be able to convey experiences and mission to a diverse team of staff and have the ability to deal effectively with personnel issues.
• Have strong customer-service skills, the ability to work in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner with customers who exhibit stress, and the demonstrated ability to work in a team setting with cross functional – composite work teams.
• Deals with corrective feedback in a manner that inspires accountability and builds credibility with peers and supervisors.
• Creates and maintains an environment of trust and respect between self and team members
• Initiates procedures, programs, or policies to foster racial equity and inclusion in everyday work.

• Current, valid Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• A current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Washington Public Pesticide Operator's License required within 6 months of employment.
• Confined Space Training may be required in some assignments as well as a Commercial Driver's Licenses for Supervisors.
• An ability to work within a Windows-based environment, using a variety of software to include Outlook (e-mail). MS Word & Excel applications.

• Occasionally required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.

Additional Information

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $55.71 to $60.22 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A complete application with past work history.
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check.

The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3.

A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parks | seattle.gov

SPR’s Core Competencies are:

• Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards.
• Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
• Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
• Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
• Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.