YPC Crew Leader

The Youth Park Corps Crew Leader provides oversight to Youth Park Corps crew workers on job sites. Assists in orientation and evaluation of Youth Park Corps workers. Assists in planning and logistics of Youth Park Corps projects. Operates hand and power tools, light trucks, trucks pulling trailers, and tractors. Workload is demanding and often varied. The YPC Crew & Leaders perform variety of unskilled work in following maintenance program areas: Landscape & Tree, Turf, Sports, Facilities, and Trails.

Non-represented, casual position

Season: June 22 - August 31, 2026

Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the Youth Park Corps Crew Leader position description.

At Parks and Recreation, our mission is to preserve and create a community heritage by providing places and programs designed to enhance the quality of life.

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

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

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 5:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026. 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.