Youth Park Corps Crew Leader

Provide oversight and direction to Youth Park Corps crew workers on job sites in a variety of tasks including landscape, tree, turf, sports, facility and trail maintenance. Assist in planning and logistics of Youth Park Corps projects. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Non-Represented, Casual Position
Season: June 23 - August 29, 2025
Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Must Apply By: April 18, 2025

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.

Assigns tasks and oversees the work of Youth Park Corps crew workers. Directs, trains and assists in performing maintenance tasks, ensuring proper work practices. Participates in Youth Park Corp crew worker performance evaluations.

Assists with landscaping area maintenance, tree care, turf clean-up and repair, sports and park facilities maintenance and trail maintenance.

Maintains and evaluates job site safety for crews and the public.

Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner. Practices safe job-site methods while performing duties.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Complies with all Administrative and Departmental Policies. Performs work in accordance with Council Policies and Municipal Code sections applicable to the position.

Arrives to work, meetings and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Operates and drives a motor vehicle and/or equipment safely and legally.

Education and Experience
Combination of education, training or experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of landscaping, vegetation management, sports facility management and turf care.

Ability to facilitate, assist, monitor and implement daily assignments of Youth Park Corp crew members and volunteers.

Ability to safely operate power tools.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction and to exchange information.

Basic understanding of simple work processes, methods or equipment. Ability to learn job-related information and techniques.

Strong interpersonal problem-solving, organizational skills desired. Ability to get along well with coworkers and maintain effective work relationships with teen-age crew workers.

Ability to use ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange routine information and provide routine assistance.

Special Requirements
Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check

Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.

Maintenance of First Aid/CPR certification.

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website(click on "Apply" above).

Applications must be received by 8:00am on Friday, April 18, 2025 to be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.