Maintenance And Operations Crew Chief

Salary : $46,966.40 - $63,918.40 Annually
Location : 1209 Admiral Street, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 30M00000358
Department: Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
Opening Date: 12/20/2023
Closing Date: 1/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Hiriing Range: $22.58/hour - $26.66/hour
$46,956 - $55,442 Annually
Richmond, an "Employer of Choice," offers a thriving job market with an equitable cost of living. Our city is located on the heart of the James River - providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and biking. The city is close to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Virginia Beach, offering even more opportunities for outdoor recreation. Richmond is known for its rich, cultural, and historical heritage. It is home to notable landmarks such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), the American Civil War Museum, and the Virginia State Capitol. Our unique corner of the commonwealth offers a special blend of diverse and equitable opportunities for residents and businesses. As a team member of the City of Richmond, you can enjoy access to services, support, and recreation, which make the city a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We invite you to explore our many vibrant communities and discover all that we have to offer...Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y?!
Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...you!!!
The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Maintenance & Operations Crew Chief. The incumbent directs and oversees labor crews in the Maintenance and improvement of built features, such as ball fields, shelters, community centers, planted landscapes, and park grounds contained within the Southern/Northern Divisions of the Department of Parks Recreation and Community Facilities. As needed, this position will also support projects and improvements with the Trails and Trades units, as well as the Workforce Development Program. This position serves as a lead worker or first-level maintenance supervisor over a small crew, reporting to the Maintenance and Operations Superintendent.
Duties include but are not limited to
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Providing lead direction to work crews or teams including establishing schedules and making assignments
• Reviewing/inspecting work products
• Training other employees
• Assisting crew with complex tasks
• Making performance evaluation recommendations
• Gathering maintenance data
• Maintaining and updating databases
• Maintaining files and records, and preparing reports
• Monitoring maintenance requirements
• Making repair recommendations
• Working with volunteer groups, community partners and Friends of Groups
• Other duties/projects as assigned
  **City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities employees who work in this position are considered essential personnel and may be required to work beyond scheduled hours, during inclement weather, and during declare emergencies.**

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of applicable local codes and ordinances, forecasting and planning and safety rules and regulations. Demonstrated skills operating heavy equipment, communicating effective orally and written, people management, training and customer service. Demonstrated ability to self manage, problem solve, organize and communicate with a diverse population.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of experience, based on assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • CDL license
  • Virginia Pesticide Applicators License
  • NRPA Playground Safety Inspector License

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

02
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03
What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters/Advanced Degree
• None of the above

04
Do you have experience with athletic field maintenance?

• Yes
• No

05
Which answer best describes your experience with maintenance of park grounds?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Proficient experience
• Intermediate experience
• Advance experience

06
Which best describes your supervisory experience?

• Less than 1 years of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience?
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience or more
• No experience

07
Do you have a Playground Inspectors License?

• Yes
• No

08
Which best describes your experience with pesticide application?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 years or more of experience
• No experience

09
Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have a valid Virginia Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

11
Are you willing and available to work beyond scheduled hours and during times of inclement weather and declared emergencies?

• Yes
• No

Required Question