: Serves as group leader to a small number of laborers; participates in the general maintenance of parks facilities and grounds; instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures; reviews and inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards; ensures all park equipment is accounted for at the end of each day's work.

: ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

*The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.* - Coordinates, assigns, monitors, and participates in building and cemetery ground maintenance activities; instructs and trains employees the proper methods and procedures; reviews work in progress and upon completion checks for compliance with standards. - Receives work orders from the supervisor; checks and picks-up equipment; transports crews and equipment to designated areas and follows through with work orders. - Picks-up trash from different areas and arranges for transportation to the City landfill. - Cuts grass when needed. - Ensures all equipment checked out of the warehouse is returned at the end of the day. - Picks-up equipment needed for special projects from the compound. - Checks sites for vandalism and broken equipment. - Prepares and maintains accurate reports regarding status of repairs and maintenance performed by the crew. - Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts. - Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use. - Performs other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: - Knowledge of general building and grounds maintenance practices and procedures. - Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance equipment. Skills and Abilities: - Ability to instruct, train, and monitor the work of employees performing building and grounds maintenance work. - Ability to inspect employees work for compliance with acceptable standards. - Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates. - Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures. - Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills. - Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor. - Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff. - Ability to perform strenuous and routine work. - Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record. - Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints. - Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo. - Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language. - Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures. - Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position. WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort RequirementsPosition will have the following exposures - Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. - Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. - Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Work Environment LocationsPosition will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments Sometimes - Office or similar indoor environment Frequently - Confined space Often - Outdoor environment - Street environment (near moving traffic) - Construction site - Vehicles - Warehouse environment ExposuresPosition will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements Never - Communicable diseases Sometimes - Individuals who are hostile or irate - Individuals with known violent backgrounds Frequently - Fumes or airborne particles - Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances Often - Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Moving mechanical parts - Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) TravelPosition will require the employee to travel Never: - International travel Seldom: - National travel Sometimes: - Regional travel Often - Local travel