Parks Crew Leader

Salary: $44,425.00 - $55,532.00 Annually

Location : Missouri City, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 12232024

Department: PARKS AND RECREATION

Division: PARKS

Opening Date: 12/23/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Definition

This is full-time (First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers) position within the Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. An individual in this position will provide field supervision of the daily maintenance of city parks. Reports to Parks Superintendent.

Examples of Work

• Operate and conduct routine maintenance of parks and landscaping equipment; including but not limited to: chainsaws, weed trimmers, blowers, aerial lifts, spray and water tankers, tractors, excavators, and City vehicles.
• Maintain and monitor City parks and trails; including but not limited to: mowing, trimming, trash and litter removal, routine maintenance, sports field preparation; fertilizing, mulching, and applying insecticides.
• Provide field supervision and direction of a Parks Maintenance Crew; Hire, train, assign, evaluate and discipline a crew of Technicians.
• Perform routine safety and quality control inspections; Review and document inspections to ensure maintenance standards are met; Inspect the work of the department's maintenance contractors.
• Plan and implement weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly maintenance tasks and operations.
• Complete construction projects as assigned; Operate light and heavy equipment as needed.
• Perform administrative duties including answering telephones, writing and responding to communications; assist with completing work orders; track supplies and inventory.
• Assist with Parks and Recreation special events and other City departments;
• Work on emergency operations during natural disasters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate and a minimum of three (3) years professional grounds maintenance and construction are required. Two (2) years relevant experience in heavy equipment operation. A valid Class A Commercial driver's license required. Other certification(s) may be required.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward. First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services. With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service. Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource. Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.

BENEFITS

MEDICAL (THREE PLANS)

UNITEDHEALTHCARE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider

  United Healthcare

  
  

• Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
• Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
• Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
• Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $8,000 annually
• Employee pays dependent premium

Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider

  H.S.A. BANK

  
  

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
• Max Contribution for employee only $4,150 (per the Internal Revenue Services
• City contributes to employee only $1,250
• Max Contribution for employee/family $8,300 (per the Internal Revenue Services
• City contributes to employee/family $2,250
• Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services
• Unused balance rolls over to new year Account belongs to employee

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1. PPO

• Provider

  United Healthcare

  
  

• Deductible
  • Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
• Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $3,000 individual - $6,000 family (Year);
• Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $40 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred

3.HMO PLAN

• Provider

  United Healthcare

  
  

• Deductible
  • Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
• Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $4,000 individual - $8,000 family (Year);
• Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $45 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred

TWO DENTAL PLANS

1. DHMO

• Provider

  United Healthcare

  
  

• No deductible; No Annual Maximum
• Member co-pay depends on procedure
• Employee pays dependent coverage

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1. PDP (Dental PPO)

• Provider

  United Healthcare

  
  

• $1,500 per person annual maximum
• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

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VISION

• Provider

  United Healthcare

  
  

• No deductible

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LIFE INSURANCE

• Provider

  Ochs Securian Financial

  
  

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
• $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
• Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $500,000

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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Provider: Flores
• Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
• Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account

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SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES

Provider

Aflac

• Accident
• Cancer
• Heart/Stroke
• Intensive Care
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7 % employee contribution
• City Contributes 2 to 1

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OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION

• MissionSquare
• ROTH - 457 B (MissionSquare)

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OTHER BENEFITS

HOLIDAYS = 13 paid holidays per calendar year

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.

VACATION

0-5 years of service 14 days

6 years of service 15 days

7 years of service 16 days

8 years of service 17 days

9 years of service 18 days

10-14 years of service 19 days

20 years & over of service 20 days

*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days.

SICK LEAVE

• 6 days per calendar year
• Unlimited accrual

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT

With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Provider

Alliance Work Partners

• Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
• 8 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;

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WELLNESS PROGRAM

• Free or reduced health screenings;
• Annual health fairs;
• Educational brown bag lunches;
• Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)

FUN BENEFITS

• Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;
• Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
• City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
• Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
• Years of Service & Recognition Awards

01

How many years of experience do you have in landscaping, maintenance, arboriculture, or construction ?

• 0yrs
• 1 yr
• 2 yr
• 3+ yrs

02

How many years of experience do you have in heavy equipment operations?

• 0yrs
• 1 yr
• 2 yrs
• 3yrs
• 4 + yrs

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