Crewleader Parks

Crewleader Parks

Salary

$69,557.76 - $88,673.76 Annually

Location

Oregon, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-07-4057

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Park Maintenance

Opening Date

06/25/2024

Closing Date

7/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LOMEA

• Description

• Benefits

The Position

The Parks Maintenance Division of the Parks and Recreation Department cultivates and manages the land and physical facilities of the parks system. The 645 acres of City-owned land include: developed and undeveloped park sites, playgrounds, natural areas, special facility areas, 14.5 acres of athletic fields including two synthetic turf fields. Ongoing maintenance tasks include turf, restroom, picnic area, playground, pathway, parking lot and litter removal, as well as facilitating community events such as the Farmers Market, summer concerts, Festival of the Arts, park dedication ceremonies, tree lighting and many more.

This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and is subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net wages (i.e., Direct Deposit or PayCard).

Key Responsibilities

• Interprets general work instructions into specific work assignments, schedules work and instructs crew members in the methods and practices of the specified area.

• Gathers information on materials, equipment and personnel needs for preparation of budget.

• Prepares reports, and requisitions needed to purchase equipment and supplies.

• Monitors and reports on employee safety practices in field.

• May perform full range of duties in lower level SR. Utility Worker positions.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the principals and practices of repair, maintenance, construction and installation used in parks systems. Must have the skills and abilities to direct and coordinate the activities of a project crew or crews. Must also be able to read and understand maps, plans, drawings, orders and other documents as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this position is with a High School diploma or G.E.D; and four years of experience in general landscape, maintenance, construction work or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Prior management experience is desired. Incumbent most possess and maintain a valid Public Pesticide applicators license within six months and meet the City's driving standards.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check as well as a pre-employment drug test.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.

Supplemental Information

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M., Friday, July 19, 2024

The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law.

As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

AFSCME / Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association (LOMEA)

The following material is a brief summary of each benefit and does not replace or supersede any provisions of the insurance contracts.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

You may choose between a traditional indemnity plan or a health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. Coverage includes you and your dependents. Each plan includes a vision and prescription drug benefit.

Under the indemnity plan, Aetna Medical, once the participating provider out-of-pocket limit has been met, this plan will pay 100% of covered charges for participating and network not available providers. If you select Aetna Medical, your vision benefit will be provided by VSP Well Vision.

The HMO plan, Kaiser Permanente, guarantees delivery of necessary health services, which is provided exclusively by their own providers.

DENTAL INSURANCE

The City provides a choice of comprehensive coverage through Moda Health (Delta Dental) and Kaiser Permanente. With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care, as well as orthodontic benefits (for child dependents only).

LIFE INSURANCE

The City pays for your basic life insurance in the amount of $50,000, and accidental death and dismemberment in the amount of $50,000. You can choose to purchase supplemental life insurance for you and/or your spouse in increments of $10,000. You may also purchase life insurance in the amount of $2,000 for each eligible dependent at minimal cost. (Standard Life Insurance Company).

LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

The City provides you with a long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period. (Standard Life Insurance Company).

WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE

You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEMS (PERS)

The City of Lake Oswego is a member of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Benefits paid by PERS are funded from two sources:

• member contributions* paid on your behalf by the City; and
• employer contributions*.

(*Contributions are made six months after employment unless you are currently a member of PERS).

You become vested with PERS when contributions have been made in each of five calendar years.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

You and your family can receive up to six (6) free confidential counseling sessions per incident per year, as well as other benefits, such as free legal consultation and first time home owner assistance. EAP coverage is provided by uprisehealth.

VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ACCOUNT (VEBA)

The City has established a Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA) to be used for medical expenses pre and post retirement. The City will contribute a dollar amount into your account as specified with the terms of the LOMEA collective bargaining agreement as authorized by IRS Code 501(c)(9). Additional information available in Human Resources.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS

Deferred Compensation

• The City offers a deferred compensation plan through MissionSquare Retirement. Your participation in this plan is voluntary, and you will need to make the contributions to the plan(s).

Flexible Spending Account

• The City offers a Flexible Spending Account Program after your have been employed with the City for six months. FSA's allow eligible employees to pay for non-covered health related expenses and child care expenses with tax-free income. In addition, you may use the FSA Premium Only Account to help cover the cost of your portion of the City's medical and dental insurance premiums. You do not need to wait six months to participate in the premium only portion.

HOLIDAYS

The City of Lake Oswego recognizes the following paid holidays during the calendar year.

1.Four hours New Years Eve*

2 New Year's Day

3.Martin Luther King's Birthday

4.President's Day

5.Independence Day

6.Labor Day

7.Memorial Day

8.Veteran's Day

9.Thanksgiving Day

10. The Friday Following Thanksgiving Day

11. Four Hours Christmas Eve*

12. Christmas Day

13. Personal Holiday

14. Juneteenth

• When Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve falls on Monday through Friday. Employees who are scheduled to work during the ½ day holiday shall be credited with four (4) hours of Holiday Pay.

VACATION

Paid vacation time accrues on a yearly basis as follows:

0-3 years: 12 days (8 hrs per month)

4-9 years 16.5 days (11 hrs per month)

10-15 years 21.5 days (14.33 hrs per month)

16-19 years 23.5 days (15.66 hrs per month)

20+ 25 days (16.67 hrs per month)

Vacation may be accrued to a maximum of two years with the approval of your supervisor.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave accrues on a monthly basis at a rate of eight hours per each month worked. Sick leave may be used when you are unable to work due to illness or injury, or to attend a member of the immediate family when they are sick or injured. (Immediate family is defined as spouse, children, mother, father, sister, brother, or other relative residing in your household. Sick leave may be accumulated to 135 days. Anything over 135 days will be transferred to employees VEBA account.