Parks Maintenance Field Supervisor - Parks & Rec

To supervise, assign and review the work of staff responsible for park maintenance activities; to oversee and participate in all work activities; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

• Assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for park maintenance services; apply approved policies and procedures
• Establish schedules and methods for providing park maintenance service; identify and review resource needs with management; allocate resources accordingly
• Maintain logs and records on program activities and operations
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the division manager; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence.
• Supervise the spraying of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers
• Attend group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of park maintenance
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures
• Assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s parks and related facilities
• Inspect construction and maintenance activities of park grounds and facilities
• Ensure the maintenance of park facilities including tennis courts, athletic fields, playground equipment, park facilities and the swimming pool
• Oversee the mowing of grass; planting and trimming of trees; scrubs and flowers; and laying of sod
• Other such duties as assigned or requested

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Two year technical or Associate Degree preferred
• Minimum of four years increasingly work‑related experience in maintenance and repair of park grounds and facilities preferred, including some lead supervisory responsibility

• Valid Driver’s License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one‑year, commercial certified applicator of pesticides license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one‑year, certified pool operator’s license.

• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a park maintenance program
• Modern and complex principles and practices of maintaining park grounds and facilities
• Ability to supervise, organize and review the work of lower‑level staff
• Schedule and coordinate the activities of a park maintenance program
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written).

• Subject to post offer, pre‑employment drug screen
• Subject to post offer, pre‑employment fit for duty examination
• Subject to post offer, pre‑employment criminal background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Policies and procedures relevant to Parks and Recreation are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co‑workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

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