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Parks, Tree & Landscape Supervisor

Job in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California, 93421, USA
Listing for: City of Arroyo Grande
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

To organize and supervise landscape services, repair and reconstruction work in a variety of park, tree, landscape and irrigation maintenance areas; and performs a variety of complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Under the direction of the Public Works Director and/or Public Works Manager. Exercised direct supervision over professional and maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for field maintenance activities; implement policies and procedures.
  • Supervise the completion of landscape field checks performed by City staff or outside consultants to assure that the landscape maintenance and installation is in conformance with approved standards and plans.
  • Evaluate operations and activities of assigned duties; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
  • Participate in budget preparation and administration with assigned area of responsibility; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation; submit justifications for budget items; monitor and control expenditures.
  • Participate in the selection of staff; provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
  • Coordinate assigned field maintenance services activities; with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; coordinate the scheduling of equipment and vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • Coordinate and provide maintenance personnel for City sponsored events and activities.
  • Prepare necessary contracts required to assure continuity of landscape services as required throughout the City.
  • Supervise the procurement process; maintain time, materials and equipment use records; purchase needed equipment and supplies.
  • Estimate cost of a project including time, equipment, materials and supplies; gather bid information for contract repairs.
  • Coordinate and monitor pesticide maintenance program.
  • Interpret and work from sketches, penciled layouts and blueprints and prepare plans for minor projects.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate assigned administrative, professional, technical and maintenance staff.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.
  • Job Related and Essential Qualifications

    Knowledge of:

    • Principles and methods involved in modern parks and grounds maintenance; horticulture applicable to landscape maintenance and development and weed abatement practices.
    • Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
    • Comprehension of grading procedures as they relate to landscape design practices.
    • Types and levels of maintenance and repair activities generally performed in field maintenance programs.
    • Elements of construction technology as they relate to assigned construction maintenance and repair activities.
    • Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
    • Safe work practices, traffic control, confined space entry.

    Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

    Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of parkland, traffic landscape areas such as medians, parkways and gateways, and recreation areas, including one (1) year of supervisory or lead responsibility.

    Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in personnel supervision, construction maintenance and inspection and/or a closely related field. An Associate’s Degree may substitute for up to one (2) two years of the experience requirement.

    Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, e.g. a high school diploma or a GED. Bilingual (particularly Spanish language) communication skills are also preferred.

    Licenses/Certifications: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a (Pesticide) Qualified Application Certificate. The following licenses/certifications are desirable:
    Landscape Irrigation Auditor Certificate, N.R.P.A. Playground Inspector Certificate, I.S.A. Arborist license.

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