Parks Operations Supervisor

Job TitlePosition SummaryStarting Hiring Range: $59,701 - $73,134The purpose of this position is to assist in planning the activities, projects, and personnel engaged in performing grounds and parks maintenance work and repairs to include athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, trails, and other amenities, turf maintenance, tree care, and natural areas, irrigation system maintenance and programming, pool and splash pad maintenance, and supervision of park reservations and special events.Essential Job FunctionsCoordinates and provides maintenance support for special event activities including: logistics, planning, set-up, communicating and planning with supporting organizations/departments, take down, attending special event planning meetings, and working cohesively with the Special Event Coordinator.Supervises and coordinates projects and maintenance including: developing maintenance schedule; scheduling staff; creating estimates for projects; procuring appropriate tools, materials, and supplies; determining logistics; monitoring progress; ensuring completion and adherence to project; and preparing status reports.Maintains inventory and supply levels of chemicals, equipment, and products for the maintenance division including ordering needed items, ensuring proper storage, and verifying items are available for use as needed.Maintains records relating to event layouts, supplies, equipment inventories, fertilizer application logs, maintenance tasks and labor, project historical information including cost, pesticide, and inspection checklist items for park certifications.Investigates and documents accidents, graffiti, and vandalism, and coordinates necessary repairs.Ensures safety trainings relative to parks maintenance are conducted at least monthly, and ensures that park facilities, maintenance employee working conditions, and equipment operation procedures are conducted in a safe manner.Performs safety inspections and audits of all playground equipment on a weekly or monthly basis, as needed, documents the facility's condition, and ensures necessary repairs are conducted as assigned.Manages parks fleet scheduling repairs and maintenance and monitoring mileage.Assists with special projects.Performs all other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED equivalent, is required. Minimum of four (4) years of general parks maintenance, irrigation, or landscape maintenance experience is required. One (1) year experience in a lead or supervisor position, is required.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of maintenance and parks including property and equipment maintenance, best practices, proper chemical handling and storage, and proper methods for minor repairs relative to parks maintenance.Knowledge of city and departmental practices, procedures, systems, and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and best practices relating to parks.Ability to effectively supervise staff in a proactive, appropriate, and productive manner.Ability to effectively address and resolve employee relations issues in a fair and equitable manner.Ability to correctly interpret, explain, and apply laws, rules, operations, practices, procedures, regulations, and policies.Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion.A comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.Ability to allocate and utilize limited resources in a cost-effective manner.Advanced ability to read and interpret papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias, to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement and to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.Advanced ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner.Advanced ability to learn and perform basic operational, technical, and office processes.Advanced ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines.Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, fax machines, computers, and applicable software daily including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.Advanced ability to operate motorized and non-motorized equipment, including a variety of saws, drills, and tools, and handle various building materials in a safe and effective manner.Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing.Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.Special RequirementsThis position is classified as a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.Licenses & CertificationsMust possess and maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards. National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification is required, or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in outdoor climates and a climate-controlled office environment. Exposure to extreme/inclement weather conditions, noise, and dust. Physical demands include lifting (up to 80 lbs.), sitting, walking, and standing. Work performed may cause fatigue of eyes and other faculties because of fairly continuous use of motor senses. Requires driving, climbing, lifting, carrying, digging and exposure to equipment and machinery. Mobility in a field environment with uneven terrain and during inclement weather is required. Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, being on-call, and attending events or meetings after hours.BenefitsThe City of Midlothian offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees.Health & Wellness Benefits Employees enjoy robust medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for themselves and eligible dependents, along with access to telehealth, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans. The City also provides life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage, with options to add supplemental and dependent life plans.Retirement & Financial Planning Full-time employees participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), contributing 7% of their pay with a generous 2-to-1 City match. Vesting occurs after five years, with multiple retirement options available. A voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered for additional retirement savings.Paid Leave & Time Off Employees receive paid vacation leave, sick leave, and city-observed holidays, with leave accruals and usage managed through established City policies.Professional Growth & Support Programs The City is committed to employee growth through training programs, career development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. Employee morale and engagement are further supported through City-sponsored events and recognition programs.