Crew Leader - GL0803 - WATER PARK
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Crew Leader
Position ID: GL0803
Department/Division: Parks and Recreation/Aquatic Maintenance
Reports to: Aquatic Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: Yes
Definition: Responsible for leading Aquatic Maintenance Crews in maintaining, repairing and upkeep of the City of Denton owned Aquatic Center – Natatorium/Water Works Park, Civic Center
Pool and general park areas. These areas include all swimming pools, building maintenance, landscape and irrigation.
Essential Job Functions:
Oversees the methods, equipment, materials, tools (including computers and applicable software) and standard practices for the design, fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance
of City of Denton owned aquatic facilities and general park areas.
Reads blueprints and plans, inspects finished jobs, including final the inspection and walk through and submits recommendations on field site adjustments
Ensures the healthfulness of the pool water chemistry at each facility; interprets chemical tests and calculates the Calcium Saturation Index of all swimming pools and makes adjustments
as necessary; calibrates and standardizes chemical control computers. Analyzes water chemistry data logs from the swimming pool controllers and adjusts feed rates to ensure pool chemistry
is maintained per the standards of Texas Department Health Codes regulations
Maintains accurate records of maintenance for the pools, equipment, building, and landscape major repairs
Serves as the liaison between employees and manager, reporting concerns/issues of employees and interpreting/translating messages from the supervisor
Calculates materials, acquires competitive quotes, submits requests and makes recommendations for budgeting needs
Monitors, reviews and maintains budget line items pertaining to the landscape areas.
Monitors job performance standards and safety procedures practiced by crew in the field
Create and monitor pre-summer project list for seasonal employees – Maintenances, Pool Managers, lifeguards staff
Conduct interviews, performance appraisals, disciplining, etc. for staff
May operate heavy, complex equipment and is responsible for training of subordinate staff in the use of lifts, ditching machine, front end loader, backhoe, etc.
Responds to after hour call-outs for emergency repairs for pools, building, landscape, storm damage, ice and snow removal/control
Assists supervisor in planning, scheduling and supervising the work of subordinates; inspects activities of the crew to ensure appropriate and timely completion of projects
Assists in training subordinates in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks, primarily through on-the-job instruction or individual instruction
Prepares reports such as monthly reports, spreadsheets, after hour call log sheets and work orders; daily time sheets and evaluation of subordinates
May assume the duties and responsibilities of the Aquatic Maintenance Supervisor In their absence
Maintains congenial and effective relationships with customers and co-workers
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/Acceptable Equivalency:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Five years of progressively responsible experience in commercial swimming pool maintenance, plant operations, commercial ground maintenance work and heavy equipment operation, with at
least 1 year working in a lead or supervisory capacity
Core Competencies:
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Knowledge and understanding of commercial pool water chemistry, advanced swimming pool chemical controller automation, basic water hydraulics, mechanical systems, filtration systems,
circulation systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), heating systems, medium pressure UV systems, DECTRON dehumidification system, and safe electrical practices.
Ability to maintain or repair commercial pool water heaters and boilers, large commercial pool pumps, calibrate and standardize chemical control computers, and HVAC systems,
Ability to interpret chemical tests, data logs and calculate the Calcium Saturation Index of all swimming pools and makes chemical level adjustments as necessary
Ability to understand and make adjustments to Building Management Software (Inet)
Ability to prepare and present various reports using appropriate software
Ability to supervisor and coordinate the work of subordinate employees
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to follow safety rules and regulations
Knowledge of fertilizers, pesticides, turf, shrubs, trees, and ornamentals that are adapted to North Central Texas
Ability to move or lift objects of 50lbs. or more, as necessary
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state
required minimum automobile liability insurance within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must have or be able to obtain a Class “A” CDL with air brake endorsements within 6 months of employment
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Noncommercial Pesticide License within 12 months of employment
Must be able to work in all kinds of weather
Must have a current Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool operator (CPO) Certification within 6 months of employment.
Must be able to lift objects of 50 lbs. or more, as necessary
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Three or more years of prior supervisory skills (leadership and organizational skills)
Basic computer skills.
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing:
Sitting:
Walking:
Lifting:
Carrying:
Pushing/Pulling:
Overhead Work:
Fine Dexterity:
Kneeling:
Crouching:
Crawling:
Bending:
Twisting:
Climbing:
Balancing:
Vision:
Hearing:
Talking:
Video Display:
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 10/28/2008
Revision Date: 9/10/2016