Grounds Crew Leader

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. **Annual Salary:** $46,215.00 - $48,672.00 **Hourly:** $23.70 - $24.96 **Department:** Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance **Division:** Park & Landscape Maintenance **FLSA:** Non-Exempt **Job Description:** In this role, you will lead a grounds maintenance crew in the upkeep of parks facilities using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. ###  Examples of Duties: * Supervises crew cleaning and maintaining City Ballfields. * Maintains condition of equipment and tools, including: lawnmowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and hand tools. * Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and materials and equipment to be used. * Leads workers in the general maintenance of Park Ballfields. * Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. * Interprets policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. * Interprets job orders to workers, and assigns duties. * Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. * Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of output. * Suggests changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew. * Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. * Maintains time and production records. * Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of the division. * Performs other duties as assigned. ###  Basic Qualifications: * Associate’s degree (AA/AS), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Valid driver's license. ###  Preferred Qualifications: * May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. * In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: [www.charleston-sc.gov \[charleston-sc.gov\]](https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.charleston-sc.gov__;!!EaFwQfVEJhAZolrQq2b3eQ!QBa-8W6QZlJrr9Kit6_8xWc8nrmWB7BFjgDF3yUlBFQvwO9FazyMlTItb88uuyMJGaSAyhd0G4DhSiZ-_35oQNXr3iOn1WqEJVU$)