Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Summary

Since 1987, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) has worked to help youth realize their potential while serving the Gateway Cities area. As a state-certified Corps, CCLB is positioned to offer its Corpsmembers access to a variety of environmental work experiences while also facilitating personal development opportunities. More than 12,000 youth and young adults have benefitted from our unique program, and over 1,500 have received a high school diploma while working with us. We continue to serve local youth as we work towards achieving our vision of a world where all youth and young adults thrive, are resilient, have equitable access to opportunity, and are stewards of our community and the environment.

Mission

The primary mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach is to support young people in realizing their potential through work, service, conservation, and education.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Crew Supervisor III Irrigation Tech is responsible for the day-to-day direction and training of a crew of 2-14 young adults, aged 18-26 years, in a variety of work and educational activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Corpsmember Supervision:

• Supervise, direct and coordinate new corpsmember orientation and lead or facilitate job training.
• Maintain discipline, positive crew moral, build teamwork and cooperation among crewmembers and ensure that the rules and regulations of the CCLB are upheld.
• Maintain corpsmember management report

Landscaping

• maintain landscape in private, public, and commercial areas.
• small-scale plant and crop cultivation

Work Project Implementation:

• Supervise crew in the completion of conservation and recycling projects which might include building refurbishment, tree planting, landscaping, litter abatement, graffiti removal and prevention, neighborhood improvement, historical preservation, park development and maintenance.
• Responsible for safe work practices, proper use of and maintenance of tools, vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with the responsibility of corpsmember weekly schedule
• Responsible for quality control of work.

Training and Instruction:

• Conduct corpsmember training and instructional presentations or workshops in such areas as recycling, First Aid/CPR, safety, driver training, tool safety, environmental education or other areas related to project work or program goals.
• Teach corps skills, encourage the development of good work habits, conservation, practices and teamwork.
• Crewleader, ACL and driver training.

Reporting Procedures:

• Prepare corpsmember evaluations, incident reports and documentation of crewmember attendance, participation and work hours.
• Conduct regular crew and individual recycling meetings to discuss corpsmember progress.
• Counsel, motivate and discipline individual corpsmembers as appropriate. Participate in staff and corpsmember meetings.
• Assist with preparation project reports by way of uploading statistical information and work project photos.

Moving Specialist:

• Management and coordination of relocation of offices from one location to another. This includes the disassembly of partitions and/or furniture and its reassembly.
• Removal of discarded furniture and transportation to appropriate location of disposal.

Building Maintenance:

• Building repairs not limited to electrical, plumbing and carpentry.

Driving/ Vehicle Inspection:

• The Supervisor III position requires a Valid California Driver's License and a clean driver's record.
• Ability to competently prevent and report vehicle issues through proper inspection and reporting.

Reporting Procedures:

• Prepare oral and written reports of purchases, maintenance schedules, expenses, corpsmember evaluations, incident reports and documentation of corpsmember attendance, participation and work hours.
• Counsel, motivate and discipline individual corpsmembers as appropriate.
• Participate in staff and corpsmember meetings.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience installing, maintaining or using systems for monitored application of water to grow landscapes.
• Knowledge of principles of safety, use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of methods of group instruction and motivation.
• Ability to properly discipline corpsmembers, keep records, prepare reports and communicate effectively with young adults under the supervision of a supervisor.
• Three years or more of experience in working with young adults from a diverse social and ethnic background.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Some college or special training in vocational or trade skills
• 2-3 years of experience installing maintaining, or using systems for monitored application of water to grow landscapes.
• Valid Landscape Irrigation Contractor License
• Class C Driver's License with Endorsement or Class B Driver's License
• Corps experience of one year or more at CCLB or similar organization.

Other Duties and Requirements:

• Must be able to perform physical exercises, heavy lifting and manual labor.
• DMV print-out, Class C Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement (effective July 2017) or Class B Driver's license (or able to obtain within 30 days of employment) and First Aid/CPR certification is required as a condition of employment (or within 30 days of employment).
• Perform other duties as assigned. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Salary and Benefits:

• $23.23-$27.88 per hour (Salary Grade 15) (reflects the entire pay range) based on a level of experience and education that exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Vacation, Sick and Personal Holiday Benefits

AA/EEO Statement

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The CCLB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The CCLB expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CCLB's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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