Landscape Training Crew Lead - Jobs Program

Salary : $59,071.73 - $82,702.54 Annually Location : Parks Operations Building- 3820 Freeman Road E, Fife, WA Job Type: Full-Time, Regular Job Number: 2025-00023 Department: Parks, Recreation & Aquatics Opening Date: 02/18/2026 Closing Date: 5/24/2026 11:59 PM PacificPOSITION DESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision and direction from the Community Navigator Program Manager, the Jobs Program Lead is responsible for leading Jobs Program participants in their daily job duties. They are responsible for working closely with the Fife Parks Department crew leads to identify the projects that are needed throughout the City of Fife. In addition to working and training participants in a variety of landscaping duties, the Jobs Program Lead also supports the participants in establishing healthy and safe work habits and work culture. The Fife Jobs Program is a year-long, homeless jobs training and transitional housing initiative run by the City of Fife that combines stable shelter with employment support to help individuals experiencing homelessness regain self-sufficiency. Participants live in the city's tiny house village and, after meeting basic eligibility requirements, are employed through TruFit Staffing to do meaningful, paid work, such as parks and trails maintenance and skill-building training like flagging or forklift certification, while receiving comprehensive case management and life-skills support. The program is designed to address barriers to employment, support personal growth, and foster long-term stability on a path out of homelessness. Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ESSENTIAL DUTIESThis is a working lead position that will supervise Jobs Program participants. Provides direct support to the Parks division and collaborates to identify maintenance needs throughout the parks system. Assist in the preparation of daily work schedules and the assignment of work tasks. Train participants in park grounds maintenance, including proper horticulture practices, safety, and regulatory requirements. Oversee the performance of a variety of landscaping-focused projects, to include modeling of duties, instructing participants in safe handling of tools/equipment, and instruction/correction of job performance. Transport (using a 15-passenger shuttle van with a small trailer) Jobs Program participants to and from the work site and other locations. Act as the main point of contact for facilities for the Jobs Program Village. Maintain Jobs Program tools and equipment to ensure that they are in safe operating condition. Lead training for Job Program participants, including but not limited to: Parks maintenance landscaping duties, ensuring the safe use of tools and methods Developing a positive work culture among participants Identify, cultivate, and support Job Program participants' skill development and growth. Work collaboratively with the Parks division and other City departments to provide support and opportunities to contribute to the benefit of the city. Assist with special projects, programs, and/or events in various capacities, as needed. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTSKnowledge of: Comprehensive grounds maintenance as well as operational knowledge of the tools and equipment necessary to perform the work. Safe usage and operation of landscape maintenance tools and equipment. Requirements of maintaining tools and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Principles and practices of leadership, supervision, and training Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and respect. Effective communication and conflict resolution Appropriate health and safety precautions/procedures related to grounds maintenance. General computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office Basic recordkeeping techniques Legal and defensive driving practices Ability to: Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Work a full-time schedule, onsite (appropriate City worksites), which may include evenings and weekends. Obtain within the first 6 months of hire and maintain CPR/First Aid/AED, bloodborne pathogens, and a food handler's card. Obtain within the first year and maintain pesticide spray license, flagger certification, and forklift license. Provide work direction and guidance positively and effectively. Positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals, including those from the unhoused community. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. Follow oral and written instructions. Work effectively in team environments. Exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. Read, interpret, and apply work-related laws, rules, and other regulations. Maintain detailed recordsandprepare clear andconcise written reports. Meet defined productivityexpectations. Use a computer effectively. Ability to drive a 15-passenger van with a loaded trailer in tow. Operate equipment safely and effectively. Interact with the public professionally and courteously. Demonstrate physical strength and agility to perform the work safely with normal vision, depth perception, and eye/hand coordination. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Read, write, and speak the English language. SupervisionThis position provides lead duties for up to 12 participants in the Jobs Program while at worksites, to include supervision and guidance. Works closely with all staff in the Jobs Program and the Parks department. Contacts and Relationships The Jobs Program Lead will have daily contact with participants within the City of Fife Jobs Program and with the citizens of the community. In addition, they will be expected to present themselves in a manner creditable to the city in all contacts with any individual, agency, court, or jurisdiction with which they may come in contact. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Previous supervisory experience and at least 1 year of experience in parks and grounds maintenance/ landscaping, with a focus on working with diverse populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for the qualifications listed above. Must possess a valid Washington state driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. Must pass a comprehensive background check. Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire. Working Conditions: 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. Work is performed both in an office setting and in the field, but primarily in the field. The Jobs Program lead will be required to regularly perform normal duties in inclement or severe weather conditions. The employee may have exposure to hazards such as chemicals, insect stings, and temperature extremes. The employee may also have exposure to blood and/or other bodily fluids and communicable diseases. The employee may expect to encounter hostile or violent individuals and may be subject to verbal and/or physical attack or assault from such individuals. Tasks may require the employee to wear protective clothing or equipment. Work is performed with considerable independence. Physical Requirements: Work is performed primarily in the field but also in an office setting. Must have visual acuity. Must be able to hear, understand, and operate a two-way radio communication device. The Jobs Program Lead may encounter emergency situations that may require rapid evacuation of an area to avoid personal injury or assist other individuals and must therefore have the physical ability to walk and run. Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered. Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change. NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARYThe City of Fife provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; 14 paid holidays, paid leave that increases with years of service; and participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Medical CoverageThe City offers Regence or Kaiser High Deductible Medical coverage and contributes to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or VEBA for eligible employees and their families. Medical, Dental and Vision premiums are 95% paid by the City for employee and dependents. The HSA/VEBA annual contribution is $2,500 for employees enrolling only themselves in medical and $4,000 for employees enrolling themselves and one or more dependents in medical. This benefit will be paid in accordance with IRS guidelines. The annual contribution will be made on January 25th of each year and will be pro-rated based on start date for new hires. The City also funds a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for medical expenses incurred after meeting the plan deductible. Employees will have access to an HRA to cover medical expenses in excess of their deductible in the amount of $3,000 for employee only and $6,000 for family blend per calendar year. Dental CoverageDelta Dental with Orthodontia rider or Willamette Dental insurance is provided for eligible employees and their families. Vision CoverageVSP with second-pair rider is provided for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. $400 opt-outIf a non-represented employee has other medical insurance coverage through another provider, they may opt-out of our coverage and receive an additional $400 per month. Dental and vision insurance coverage will continue at no cost to the employee. Life Insurance PlansThe City provides basic life insurance of $20,000 at no cost for eligible employees. Employees can add additional amounts of life insurance as desired. The City also provides long-term and short-term disability plans for all eligible employees. Deferred Compensation 457(b)Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income. All employees can pick from MissionSquare (ICMA) or Empower (Edward Jones). City does not pay into program for employee. Employee's option to participate RetirementAll employees of the City, except members of the Police are included in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Police Officers are included in the DRS LEOFF2 plan. For more information about DRS including current rates visit: drs.wa.gov Paid LeaveCity employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, sick leave banks, vacation leave and personal holidays depending on the appointment type. Regular full time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave each month and earn vacation leave starting at 12 day per year in the first year of service and increases with additional years of service. Vacation BenefitAccrual rate is eight (8) hours per month for the first year, plus one additional eight (8) hours per year thereafter, up to a maximum accrual of two hundred forty (240) hours per year. Annual carry-over (not to exceed) two years' equivalent amount of current accrual rate, as of each January 1. Accrued vacation not used at termination, paid at full rate. Sick Leave: Eight (8) hours per month up to a maximum of 1600 hours. Accrued sick leave not used at termination, paid at the following rate:1st 50 days = 25%2nd 50 days = 50%3rd 50 days = 75%4th 50 days = 100% Payment can be made to the employee's VEBA account. There will be no further consideration given for over two hundred (200) days. Holidays: Fourteen (14) days per year as follows:New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth July 4th Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Native American Heritage Day Day before Christmas Christmas Day Floating Holiday -two (2) Longevity Pay: Longevity is 3% of the base wage, starting with the 1st day of the 5th year of full-time employment. An additional 3% will start with the 10th year of employment. Based on total years of service with the City, not in-position years. Salary IncreasesBased on satisfactory performance employees may be eligible for merit increases as determined by the City Manager. Comp-Time1 ½ time off - hourly employees only (not eligible for exempt employees) Overtime1 ½ pay - hourly employees only (not eligible for exempt employees) Funeral LeaveUp to 3 days with pay (see Personnel Manual for approved uses). Travel ReimbursementCurrent IRS approved amount per mile will be reimbursed while on official City business, using employee's personal vehicle. Special documentation and reimbursement form required to be submitted. Schooling/Training: Requires approval by the City Manager/Department Head or his/her designated representative prior to commitment. Up to 100% payment or reimbursement, based upon justification. Conference/Conventions: Requires prior approval by the City Manager/Department Head or designate prior to commitment. Credit Union MembershipAll available services of a credit union are open to employees through TAPCO Credit Union, Harborstone Credit Union, Sound Credit Union and Washington State Employees Credit Union. Payroll deductions can be arranged. Dues to Professional Associations: Up to 100% paid by City, upon approval of the City Manager/Department Head. Notary Public ServiceProvide at no cost by fellow employees who are notaries. Payroll Program: The City has a semi-monthly payroll on the 10th and 25th of each month. If a payday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, pay checks will be available on the preceding Friday. Direct Deposit is mandatory. Flex Time: Available only for exempt employees. Ability to adjust eight-hour work day, on a daily basis, early or late, depending on Department demands. City Manager/Department Head approval required. NoteThe provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.