Crew Leader - 955/Parks & Recreation

Crew Leader

• 955/Parks & Recreation 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Columbia, MO From $25.82 an hour
• Full-time City of Columbia, MO 69 reviews From $25.82 an hour
• Full-time The purpose of this job is to lead an assigned work group involved in the construction, maintenance, and renovation of city buildings, facilities, or property. Trains employees and ensures the safety and quality of work group operations. 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 Leads and coordinates the work of a group of employees; assigns and prioritizes tasks; guides employees with instruction or advice on tasks and assignments. Performs skilled work of assigned work group. Schedules routine maintenance on equipment. Assists supervisors in coordinating activities. Adheres to safety standards. Operates a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment associated with the construction trades. Installs mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and plumbing components. Performs concrete, masonry, framing, roofing, and general carpentry work. Performs metal fabrication using a wide variety of equipment such as welders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, and hand tools. Purchases tools, materials and supplies. Performs snow removal and ice prevention. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others. Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.

Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations. Fiscal Responsibility Position has limited fiscal responsibility. May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor work unit or program/promotional level budget and expenditures. Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent.

3 to 5 years' experience in the construction industry. Licenses or Certifications Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement within 6 months of hire. Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades. Safety standards and precautions pertaining to maintenance and repair work. Safety standards and precautions pertaining to operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools. Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Calendar, and Google Mail.

Skill in:

Operating and maintaining hand/power tools and motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Operating light, medium, and heavy construction equipment. Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs. Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

Ability to:

Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches. Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train others. Organize and prioritize work. Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Maintain detailed and accurate records. Provide high levels of effective customer service. Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. Focus on tasks. Work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night. Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment Outdoor environment
• Frequently/Often Construction site
• Frequently/Often Confined space
• Sometimes Vehicle
• Frequently/Often Shop environment
• Sometimes Dangerous heights
• Sometimes Exposures Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Sometimes Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Frequently/Often Moving mechanical parts
• Frequently/Often Fumes or airborne particles
• Sometimes Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances
• Sometimes Loud noises (85+ decibels)
• Frequently/Often The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk. Incumbents may be required to exert 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. Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor. Hours/Days 6:30 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m. Monday
• Thursday Starting Salary $25.

82/hr Pay Grade 108 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 06/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants This is a construction position with the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department. Candidates must be able to perform construction work on new and existing buildings, shelters, aquatic facilities, and parks. This position performs a variety of construction trades including carpentry, concrete work, roofing, and masonry work. The Crew Leader

• Construction position performs metal fabrication using a wide variation of equipment such as welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, and hand tools.

Ideal candidates will be able to operate a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment associated with the construction trades, as well as operate surveying equipment and laser levels necessary for grading and the construction of walkways and structures. During winter months when there is inclement weather, this position assists with snow removal in the park system. This position will also perform other related duties as assigned. Candidates should have a Class B Commercial Driver License with air brake endorsement or the ability to acquire within 6 months of hire. This is a full-time position with benefits and a minimum salary of $25.82/hr.

Position hours:

6:30 a.m

• 5:00 p.m. Monday
• Thursday Notice to Applicants Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.

874.CITY (2489)

TTY:

711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program