Group Leader Centralized Mowing

SALARY: $22.57 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs the mowing and maintenance of City-owned properties and lots cited by Code Enforcement.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Directs a crew of (16) part-time employees and coordinates other staff as needed.

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday; 40 hours (about 1 and a half days)/week 7AM-3:30PM. Hours can vary as needed and will fluctuate with the season. Weekend overtime if needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

Responsible for mowing trimming trash removal and brush removal

Operating digital camera / iPad taking pictures after cutting the property as well as filling out daily paperwork.

Directs crew assignments on Code Abatements and DCI maintenance schedules.

Provides quality control and ensures work output meets the standards and expectations of the city.

Related Park maintenance duties as assigned.

Fills out paperwork for necessary supplies and materials.

Fills out daily logs of work completed and reports work orders needed for repairs.

Maintains clean and safe work areas tools and equipment.

Be able to communicate with the public as needed excellent customer service expected.

May be required to work heights of 10ft or more on ladders.

Maintains a positive attitude and consistent performance.

Able to maintain best practices and learn new maintenance procedures.

Conducts equipment use and safety training for staff.

Related Park maintenance duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent education required.

A minimum of two years experience in landscape maintenance is required.

Experience in a supervisor capacity.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of equipment materials and supplies used in landscape maintenance.

Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Ability to lift heavy objects walk and stand for long periods of time and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.

Ability to understand follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees supervisors and the public.

CERTIFICATES LICENSE REGISTRATION:

Valid Drivers license required.

Class B CDL preferred.

EQUIPMENT:

Riding Mower push mower weed trimmer blower truck trailer and digital camera iPhone tablet portable radio remote operated mowing equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employees frequently are required to stand walk; and use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high precarious places and in frequently exposed to wet and/or humid condition fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet except when operating power equipment.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.

REQUIRED:

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Employee Background check

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer