Park Maintenance Supervisor

Park Maintenance Supervisor

To supervise and implement the activities of the Park Maintenance Division including the maintenance of parks, recreational facilities, landscaped areas, swimming pools & splash parks; to supervise and train park maintenance personnel and to provide responsible and technical staff assistance.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Receives general direction from the Park Maintenance Superintendent.
• Exercises direct and indirect supervision over maintenance workers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of crews engaged in park and recreational grounds maintenance, repair, and minor construction.
• Review work assignments and schedule personnel and equipment in accordance with job requirements.
• Inspect landscaped areas to evaluate work progress, resolve work problems, and determine additional needs.
• Supervise the maintenance and preparation of fences, swimming pools, splash parks, athletic fields, and other municipal facilities.
• Supervise and train personnel in the operation of a variety of park maintenance equipment including tractors, mowers, weed-eaters, and line-trimmers.
• Supervise the planting and care of specialized areas and the seeding, fertilizing, and maintenance of lawn areas.
• Complete and maintain a variety of records and reports. Prepare requisitions for materials and supplies.
• Assemble a variety of equipment and materials used in recreational facilities and playgrounds.
• Assist in budget preparation and control.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to fumes, odors, dust/mites, electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise; sitting; standing; walking; sorting; seeing; kneeling; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; occasional lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; climbing stairs; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively. Operation of the following: calculator, pumps, generators, all hand tools & operating a motor vehicle through city traffic.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Basic Pool Operations & Water Chemistry
• Basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair.
• Basic pump & pool filter repair.
• Principles, practices, methods, and materials used in landscape maintenance, park development, installation, and minor construction.
• Record keeping and reporting procedures.
• Principles and practices of constructing and maintaining pools, splash pads, athletic fields, playgrounds, and facilities.
• Related hazards and accepted safety precautions. Plant and turf pests and diseases.
• Principles and practices of personnel supervision and evaluation.
• Personal computer operation and general applications (Word & Excel)

Ability to:

• Plan, direct, and supervise the work of crews in pool, splash pad, landscape, facility maintenance, grounds maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports. Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment needed to perform maintenance and repair work.
• Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Respond to "on call" and emergency situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Training and Experience:

• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in swimming pool maintenance, the construction and maintenance of parks and landscape facilities.
• High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized courses in landscape architecture, horticulture, or related field.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year a valid Texas Class "B" CDL.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year a Certified Playground Inspector Certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year a Certified Pool Operator Certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year a Pesticide and Herbicide Certification.