District Supervisor

Position Title District Supervisor Job Description Supervises the maintenance of grounds and facilities within an assigned district. This is a working supervisory position, requiring skill and knowledge in employee motivation, landscape maintenance, general maintenance, and public concern resolution. Position Salary Range $34.24 - $39.94 hourly Benefits Health insurance (95% of premium paid by city) Dental, vision and life insurance Paid vacation and personal leave Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) Robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually Discounted supplemental benefits such as pet insurance and legal services Key Responsibilities Schedules tasks and assigns duties to unskilled, skilled, or semi‑skilled work crews; recommends changes in resource allocations, priorities, or programs; may be required to take after‑hours calls and call out needed personnel to perform the work. Reads and interprets blueprints, inspects projects to ensure Salt Lake City specifications are followed; inspects work in progress across multiple locations. Tracks supplies and materials and recommends purchases as necessary. Performs maintenance procedures using hand tools and may operate equipment such as sanitation truck, backhoe, pickup and large trucks, loader, sweeper, tamper and mower; ensures equipment is properly maintained and safely operated; responsible for training personnel in safety issues. Prepares payroll and approves leave requests; submits and schedules work orders, safety and vandalism reports, material requisitions, maintenance on equipment logs and inspection lists; performs fixed asset monitoring and tracking. Ensures work meets performance quality standards; solves performance problems in accordance with established guidelines; maintains documentation on performance of assigned employees; makes recommendations to management regarding personnel actions, budgetary matters, equipment needs, etc.; trains and evaluates subordinates; may act as Manager in his/her absence. May work with other City agencies, public entities, and citizen groups to plan and implement projects or resolve problems and concerns; may be required to participate in public meetings; works closely with Special Events before, during, and after to ensure public safety and protection of City property and assets. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent and four (4) years of landscape maintenance experience with a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity (education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis, excluding supervisory requirement). Working knowledge of maintenance practices including fertilizers, watering systems, herbicides, sanitation equipment, and standard mowing and planting practices. Experience in snow and ice removal techniques, procedures, and equipment to ensure public access and safety. Experience in public right‑of‑way sanitation such as trash and recycle management, exterior cleaning chemicals, cleaning of hard surfaces, and graffiti removal. May need to obtain State of Utah Department of Agriculture Noncommercial Pesticide Applicators License within six months of hire. Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card and/or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (if CDL required, must obtain within six months of hire). Strong oral and written communication and computer skills. Working Conditions Moderately heavy physical activity required: pushing, pulling or lifting medium‑heavy weights; exposure to spraying insecticides and herbicides, spreading fertilizers, heat, cold, noise, dust, and fumes. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior. Position Type Full-Time Department Public Services Position Schedule 40 hours per week Equity and Diversity Statement The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr