Plans, directs, and controls daily operations of various crews of the Parks & Recreation Services Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans, supervises and monitors the work park personnel; plans, schedules and assigns work; instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion; makes recommendations regarding employee job performance and conducts performance evaluations; ensures the smooth operation of park maintenance.
• Prioritizes and assigns work daily and ensures the employees have necessary supplies and equipment in order to perform the work.
• Maintenance inventory of supplies and equipment; orders items and signs requisitions; purchase items at a fair in and reasonable price for the value.
• Prepares and maintains accurate personnel records such as sick and annual leave; prepares employee payroll records in an accurate and timely manner.
• Receives and responds to phone calls from the public; answers questions and provides accurate and complete information; projects a positive and professional image of the park system.
• Conducts, attends and participates in staff meetings regularly; maintains awareness and knowledge of concerns, topics and issues relevant to park administration.
• Supervises, monitors and inspects the work sites of crew leaders and equipment operators; determines priorities and the next day's assignments.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records in a timely manner.
• Ensures employees work is in compliance with departmental polices and procedures and local, state and federal rules and regulations governing the same.
• Monitors the operations of the community program on weekends.
• Serves on-call 24-hours a day to respond to emergencies and to resolve operational problems.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to maintain the office and equipment clean and in good condition.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish languages.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

• Confined space

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases

Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Frequently

• Fumes or airborne particles

Often

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes:

• Regional travel

Often

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least ten (10) years of experience performing park maintenance work of which at least two (2) years were in a supervisory capacity

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.