What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Work Leader - Arboriculture/Horticulture/Mowing Operations position at City of St. Joseph?
Position Title: Senior Work Leader - Arboriculture / Horticulture / Mowing Operations
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Park Maintenance
Salary: $45,897yr/$22.065865hr
Closing Date: Until Filled
Job Summary/Scope
Provides direct supervision, planning, and operational oversight for park maintenance functions with primary responsibility for arboriculture/forestry, horticulture/landscaping, and mowing operations. This position performs skilled field work while supervising crews; is accountable for productivity, quality, safety, and operational outcomes; exercises independent judgment in daily operations; and serves as a key link between field staff and management.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Senior Work Leader – Arboriculture/Horticulture/Mowing Operations is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Work is performed outdoors in varying conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise. Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms and hands frequently. Requires lifting up to 75 lbs, operating equipment, and traversing uneven terrain. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Five or more years’ experience required. Associate’s degree in urban forestry or horticulture or closely related field preferred or any combination of education and work experience to provide the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Park Maintenance
Salary: $45,897yr/$22.065865hr
Closing Date: Until Filled
Job Summary/Scope
Provides direct supervision, planning, and operational oversight for park maintenance functions with primary responsibility for arboriculture/forestry, horticulture/landscaping, and mowing operations. This position performs skilled field work while supervising crews; is accountable for productivity, quality, safety, and operational outcomes; exercises independent judgment in daily operations; and serves as a key link between field staff and management.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Senior Work Leader – Arboriculture/Horticulture/Mowing Operations is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Supervision and Operations
- Plans, prioritizes, schedules, and supervises daily, weekly, and seasonal work activities.
- Directly supervises assigned staff including training, assigning work, monitoring
- performance, and enforcing policies and safety procedures.
- Leads and performs work alongside staff as required to meet operational demands.
- Conducts safety meetings and ensures compliance with PPE and safe work practices.
- Participates in hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes.
- Oversees mowing program including route development, cycle timing, workload
- balancing, and quality standards.
- Monitors productivity and service levels; implements improvements to increase efficiency.
- Performs mowing and related turf maintenance activities as needed.
- Supervises and performs tree planting, pruning, removal, and hazard mitigation.
- Conducts tree inspections and risk assessments; identifies disease and pest issues and
- implements corrective actions.
- Assists in development and execution of tree management strategies and programs.
- Plans, coordinates, and participates in planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, turf, and
- ornamental landscapes.
- Oversees irrigation, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal planting programs.
- Performs inspections for plant health and implements treatment plans.
- Oversees and performs general park maintenance, and landscape improvements.
- Coordinates equipment usage, preventive maintenance, and repair needs.
- Prepares material lists, orders supplies, and assists with budget tracking.
- Oversees contractors and ensures compliance with specifications and standards.
- Responds to public inquiries and resolves complaints.
- Participates in emergency operations including storm response and snow removal.
- Creates and manages work orders and tracks labor, equipment, and materials.
- Maintains accurate records and reports.
- Utilizes asset management systems and performance tracking tools.
- Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Employee Behavior and Conduct
- City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.
- Advanced knowledge of arboriculture, horticulture, turf management, and park
- maintenance operations.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and lead crews while actively performing work.
- Strong operational planning and organizational skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Familiarity with asset management systems and performance tracking or ability to learn.
- Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must attend a work release supervisor training class annually.
- Ability to establish effective, courteous working relationships with employees, patrons, user groups and general public while exercising good judgement.
- Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
- Certifications preferred (ISA Arborist, pesticide applicator).
- Operates a variety of equipment in routine park maintenance, including mowers, trucks, tractors, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment as needed. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Work is performed outdoors in varying conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise. Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms and hands frequently. Requires lifting up to 75 lbs, operating equipment, and traversing uneven terrain. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.
Education And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. Five or more years’ experience required. Associate’s degree in urban forestry or horticulture or closely related field preferred or any combination of education and work experience to provide the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
Salary : $45,897