Crew Chief, Parks (Cemetery) at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Crew Chief, Parks (Cemetery) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7885
DEPARTMENT: Parks
LOCATION: GRANDVIEW CEMETERY OFFICE
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $58,310.00 - 97,183.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $63,000.00 - 77,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 11/29/2024.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required. Drug test also required within 48 hours of offer for CDL holders. Non-CDL holders required to drug test within 96 hours of the offer.

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire


• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires


• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting


• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both


• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance


• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability


• Wellness program, workout facilities


• Employee/family onsite health clinic


• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility


• Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The Parks Crew Chief is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of city parks and various public spaces. This role involves managing the upkeep of facilities such as parks, golf courses, cemeteries, trails, medians, streetscapes, and the grounds of various public buildings. The Crew Chief will be directly involved in operating and maintaining equipment, as well as overseeing landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks.

To qualify for this position, candidates should have a minimum of six years of experience in fields such as parks maintenance, cemetery landscapes, horticulture, or farming. A background in landscaping or irrigation is also highly beneficial. If the applicant does not already hold a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), the City offers the opportunity to obtain one within 12 months of hire, with the training and cost covered.

The typical work schedule for this role is from Monday to Friday, with hours that vary seasonally. During the winter, work hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, while in the summer, they shift to 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

In addition to overseeing regular maintenance duties, the Crew Chief is responsible for managing cemetery operations with great care and sensitivity, particularly during burial services. This includes coordinating the preparation of burial sites and supervising the team during the burial process. The Crew Chief must also interact respectfully with grieving families, offering assistance and maintaining a calm, dignified environment during services. Their role requires a balance of practical leadership and emotional sensitivity, ensuring both the physical upkeep of the cemetery and the compassionate handling of bereaved individuals during difficult times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Responsible for planning, directing and monitoring the job assignments of Parks and Grounds Technicians and seasonal employees in the maintenance of parks, facilities, hardscapes, streetscapes, cemeteries and trails.


• Supervises the preparation and maintenance of playing fields and courts for scheduled use.


• Supervises and performs necessary repairs and maintenance to restrooms, facilities, playgrounds, columbariums and mausoleums, etc.


• Supervises, installs, renovates, repairs and maintains irrigation systems and pumping stations.


• Supervises and repairs infrastructure within the trail system (i.e., trail surfaces, bridges, trailheads, and right-of-ways).


• Supervises and participates in the maintenance of hardscapes and horticulture infrastructure in the renovated alleys and downtown core area.


• Supervises and participates in the maintenance of flower and shrub beds in the park system.


• Supervises and operates medium to heavy duty motor vehicles and specialized turf maintenance equipment.


• Supervises and participates in snow removal efforts.


• Reviews and completes administrative tasks.


• Conducts research and makes recommendations for budget, equipment, tools and employee staffing levels.


• Answers citizen questions, investigates and responds to their complaints.


• Participates in the on-call rotation for the division.


• May frequently perform the functions of employees supervised.

Management Responsibilities

Yes

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.


• Experience building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization. Skill in integrating and synthesizing others' viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results.


• Capable of creating conditions of emotional safety and demonstrates self-awareness and regulation in responding to others.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of park, cemetery, horticulture and facility maintenance practices.


• Ability to operate a variety of automotive and power equipment used for park and cemetery maintenance operations.


• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.


• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.


• Able to prioritize work and meet deadlines, follow safety rules and regulations, and be flexible to work additional hours to meet resource needs.


• Knowledge of rules and regulations and communicate same to employees and the general public.


• Ability to organize, supervise and motivate assigned personnel for the accomplishment of departmental goals.


• Establish a cooperative working relationship with fellow employees, departments/divisions and the general public.


• Ability to effectively manage and resolve conflicts, utilizing various problem solving techniques.


• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.


• Ability to function in a favorable image through personal courtesy, conduct and appearance.


• Proficient computer skills using a variety of software required by the position.


• Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredCollege degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees College degree or equivalent work experience. May require specific requirements based upon essential function.

Experience Requirements

• Six years related experience

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License required or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

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Crew Chief, Parks
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN 48 OR 96 HOURS OF OFFER.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

The Parks Crew Chief is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of city parks and various public spaces. This role involves managing the upkeep of facilities such as parks, golf courses, cemeteries, trails, medians, streetscapes, and the grounds of various public buildings. The Crew Chief will be directly involved in operating and maintaining equipment, as well as overseeing landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks.

To qualify for this position, candidates should have a minimum of six years of experience in fields such as parks maintenance, cemetery landscapes, horticulture, or farming. A background in landscaping or irrigation is also highly beneficial. If the applicant does not already hold a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), the City offers the opportunity to obtain one within 12 months of hire, with the training and cost covered.

The typical work schedule for this role is from Monday to Friday, with hours that vary seasonally. During the winter, work hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, while in the summer, they shift to 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

In addition to overseeing regular maintenance duties, the Crew Chief is responsible for managing cemetery operations with great care and sensitivity, particularly during burial services. This includes coordinating the preparation of burial sites and supervising the team during the burial process. The Crew Chief must also interact respectfully with grieving families, offering assistance and maintaining a calm, dignified environment during services. Their role requires a balance of practical leadership and emotional sensitivity, ensuring both the physical upkeep of the cemetery and the compassionate handling of bereaved individuals during difficult times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Responsible for planning, directing and monitoring the job assignments of Parks and Grounds Technicians and seasonal employees in the maintenance of parks, facilities, hardscapes, streetscapes, cemeteries and trails.Supervises the preparation and maintenance of playing fields and courts for scheduled use.Supervises and performs necessary repairs and maintenance to restrooms, facilities, playgrounds, columbariums and mausoleums, etc.Supervises, installs, renovates, repairs and maintains irrigation systems and pumping stations.Supervises and repairs infrastructure within the trail system (i.e., trail surfaces, bridges, trailheads, and right-of-ways).Supervises and participates in the maintenance of hardscapes and horticulture infrastructure in the renovated alleys and downtown core area.Supervises and participates in the maintenance of flower and shrub beds in the park system.Supervises and operates medium to heavy duty motor vehicles and specialized turf maintenance equipment.Supervises and participates in snow removal efforts.Reviews and completes administrative tasks.Conducts research and makes recommendations for budget, equipment, tools and employee staffing levels.Answers citizen questions, investigates and responds to their complaints.Participates in the on-call rotation for the division.May frequently perform the functions of employees supervised.
Management Responsibilities

Yes

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