Park Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

Job Description

Park Maintenance and Operations Supervisor (131)

(Unclassified)

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience involving construction, repair and maintenance of landscaping, swimming pools and park facilities, at least two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License & Certification

Possession of a valid California driver's license is required. Possession of California Department of Food and Agriculture Qualified Applicator Certificate in Categories B, C and F is required within one year after appointment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a management position in the Unclassified Service responsible for supervising the activities of the Park Maintenance and Operations Division of the City's Parks and Recreation Department. An incumbent in this class exercises independent judgment and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature in evaluating and reporting on the work efforts of employees, in recommending to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline employees in weighing the economic impact of deploying and/or directing employees, and in adjusting employees' grievances.

Typical Duties

Under general direction, plans, coordinates and supervises the planting, cultivation, propagation, transplanting and care of trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, lawns and other ground coverages in City parks; supervises pest and noxious weed control as well as the maintenance of hand tools and power equipment used in maintenance activities; assigns and directs the work of grounds maintenance personnel; supervises the maintenance of walks, athletic fields and courts, playground equipment, irrigation systems and drainage systems; supervises the maintenance of minor facilities, such as restrooms, barbecue pits, picnic tables and benches; supervises the maintenance of major structures such as multi-purpose recreation buildings; acts as a Department coordinator in scheduling maintenance support for community events in park facilities; reviews with supervisor plans and specifications of proposed park facilities to insure appropriateness of plant material and irrigation equipment to be used; investigates new operational techniques, new materials and equipment to effect improved and more economical performance in the Parks and Recreation Department; confers with Department Head to recommend appropriations for the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment in the preparation of the annual budget; performs routine purchasing activities to meet park maintenance and related janitorial needs; trains assigned personnel in tree and plant maintenance, use of biocides, equipment operation and safety procedures; maintains time records on assigned personnel; evaluates and reports on the performance of assigned personnel; and does other work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of: equipment and tools commonly used in park and recreation facility maintenance and repair; park maintenance methods and procedures, including the planting and care of trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns. Working knowledge of supervisory techniques and methods of motivating staff to perform effectively and efficiently. Good ability to: plan, assign, supervise and review the work of park maintenance personnel; instruct assigned personnel and to resolve employee grievances; and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Supervision Received

Works under the general direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation or other supervisor as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Park Foremen/Forewomen, Grounds Maintenance Workers and other assigned personnel.

Special Conditions

May be required to work unusual hours in shift assignments, in emergency situations, and to be on an "on-call" basis as assigned.

Approved, April 1990