Job Details

Salary : $3,490.93 - $5,491.20 Monthly
Location : Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2501555
Department: SPAR - Parks & Recreation-NW
Division: SPAR MaintG - SPAR GroundsMaint-NW
Opening Date: 06/20/2025
Closing Date: 6/27/2025 12:00 PM Central

Class Title

Assigns work and supervises ground crews in all aspects of grounds and turf maintenance.
Duties

1. Performs skilled precision work while also supervising and coordinating activities of skilled, semi-skilled, and/or unskilled workers in the daily use of appropriate tools to weed, prune, water, spray, fertilize, plant, remove litter, and mow public rights-of-way, parks cemeteries and golf courses.
2. Plans and implements daily work schedules, training and safety programs, policies and procedures, work changes and corrective actions.
3. Requests tools, equipment, and supplies; submits work reports.
4. Assists with budget estimates.
5. Screens applications, interview job applicants and recommends new hires, promotions, pay raises and other personnel actions.
6. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Data Science and 1 year experience in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or

2. Five (5) years experience in grounds maintenance including combination of three (3) years in a supervisory or lead worker position.

3. Hold or be able to qualify for, such certificates and/or licenses as may be required by Federal, State, and City Government.

4. Must have a valid driver's license at time of employment.

Physical Requirements:
1. Occasionally requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force, frequently requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force, and/or consistently moving 10 pounds of force to move objects.
2. May also be required to lift more than 50 pounds with proper assistance.

Work Environment:
1. Work is performed outdoors with exposure to noise, chemicals, inclement weather, dirt, grease, dust, and machinery with moving parts.
2. Will be required to wear protective devices at times.
Travel:
Travel will be required to accomplish assignments and visit job sites.

Career Progression:
Any higher class or level for which eligible and qualified.
The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.
01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your level of education in Business Adminstration, Accounting, or Data Science?

• No education in those fields
• Some college courses in those fields
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03

How many years of experience do you have in grounds maintenance including a combination of supervisory or lead work?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• At least one year but less than three years of experience
• At least three years but less than five years of experience
• Five or more years of experience

04

Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? (if there is more than one company, please list each separately).Company:Duties:Years:
Required Question