JOB DESCRIPTION

CREW SUPERVISOR A
PARKS AND RECREATION

Human Resources

NEWPORT NEWS, VA Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the supervision of a crew of skilled workers.
Reports to the Superintendent of Park Maintenance & Landscaping.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of the assigned personnel including leave
approval, maintaining personnel files, performance management, employee relations, prioritizing and
assigning work and related activities.
Supervises a crew of skilled workers performing either turf mowing or landscape maintenance, or
custodial and grounds maintenance; identifies and resolves operating difficulties; ensures materials
and supplies are available; coordinates requests for emergency or unscheduled work; inspects work to
ensure conformance with instructions and regulations as well as city and departmental policies and
procedures. Supports Special Event set-up, maintenance, and take down.
Ensures the safety of City equipment, private property, and others by following proper safety
procedures, watching for overhead utility lines, and checking for traffic and underground utilities;
performs routine checks and preventive maintenance on equipment; identifies and reports equipment
malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Grounds/Landscape Maintenance – Thorough knowledge of the techniques, tools, methods,
practices, procedures and materials related to turf, landscape and grounds maintenance,
landscaping, and vegetation control.

Supervision – Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work,
schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

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Equipment Operation – Thorough knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting
and maintaining assigned equipment. Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing the
operation of equipment.

Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
equipment operation, hazardous materials, traffic patterns and conditions, and other work related
precautions.

REQUIRED SKILLS


Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
with employees, representatives from other departments and organizations, and the public.

Judgment and Decision Making – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate
situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.

REQUIRED ABILITIES


Manual Labor – Ability to perform heavy manual labor for long periods of time, and in all types of
weather conditions.

Coordination of Work - Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and
procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad
range of supervisory responsibilities over others.

Communication – Ability to communicate ideas effectively. Ability to listen and understand
directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of
customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma and 2 years’ experience in turf, landscape or grounds maintenance or
closely related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Lead or
supervisory experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
An acceptable general background check to include a sex offender criminal history registry check and
a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Position requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical and audio evaluation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically
demanding work.

Some combination of walking, standing, stooping, digging, pushing and raising objects

May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy obejcts and
materials (20-50 pounds).

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SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
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Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, color, texture, and visual
cues or signals.

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or
humid conditions, noise, animals/wildlife, vibration, fumes, odors, traffic, moving machinery,
electrical shock, toxic or caustic chemicals, and height.

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