Crew Leader, Code Enforcement Position Available In Rapides, Louisiana

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Crew Leader, Code EnforcementAnnual Salary Range:

$34,651.03 – $41,589.91

Grade:

20The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Code Enforcement Department, located in the heart of Central Louisianatoperform technical tasks as a lead member of a crew on an assigned shift performing various grounds maintenance, landscape and litter removal tasks in support of the Codes Enforcement Department of the City of Alexandria.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes, trains and provides instruction and guidance as a lead member of a crew performing landscape and grounds maintenance as well as litter removal for the Codes Enforcement Department on an assigned shift. Monitors work in progress and insure compliance with established standards; advises crews in techniques and practices; reviews reports; prepares requests for materials and supplies.

Maintains inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies; orders materials and equipment needed for each job; performs routine safety inspections on equipment; advises supervisor of needed repairs.

Prepares and processes paperwork and reports as required by department policy and procedure; maintains files and employee records as required; reviews zoning maps and other documents to complete assigned tasks.

Operates a variety of heavy equipment and machinery to complete tasks including a tractor, bush hog, weedeater, blower, chainsaw, front-end loader, service truck and related equipment; utilizes a measuring wheel, ruler and basic hand tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years of experience performing grounds maintenance and routine landscape tasks and experience in the operation of equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Will be required to obtain and maintain specialized certifications and/or training as deemed necessary. •Must possess and maintain a valid Class B drivers license with air brakes.•Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class A commercial driverslicense with air brakes within five (5) months of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Applicants must be able to operate a bush-hog and backhoe.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week;may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications:

June 11 – June 25, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes firstThis examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. •Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.•Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.