Field Supervisor - Park Operations Job at City of Garland, TX
City of Garland, TX Garland, TX 75040
$27.30 - $34.40 an hour
Position Summary:
Number of Direct Reports May Include (titles): Maintenance Crew Leaders, Irrigation Crew Leaders, Landscape Technicians, Irrigation Technician IIs, Irrigation Technician Is, Parkkeeper IIs, Parkkeeper Is, Grounds Attendants, Equipment Operator Is
Target Hiring Range: $27.30 - $34.40 Essential Job Functions:
Licenses & Certifications: Valid Class C Texas driver's license required Texas Department of Agriculture Pest Control Board License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire *National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) certificate as a Certified Pool Operator *Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued Irrigation License *Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification *(1 or more may be required as it applies to specific districts) Physical Tasks & Working Conditions: The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Competencies: Adaptability/Flexibility Communication Customer Service Managing Conflict Negotiation Skills People Development Planning Team Leadership
Responsible for the overall maintenance of City of Garland Parks, medians and right-of-ways, municipal buildings’ grounds, trails and athletic facilities and irrigation systems. Also responsible for supervising pesticide spraying, turf maintenance, littler control, and work performed by outside contractors.
Number of Direct Reports May Include (titles): Maintenance Crew Leaders, Irrigation Crew Leaders, Landscape Technicians, Irrigation Technician IIs, Irrigation Technician Is, Parkkeeper IIs, Parkkeeper Is, Grounds Attendants, Equipment Operator Is
Target Hiring Range: $27.30 - $34.40
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Oversee and evaluate maintenance and care needs of City parks and facilities including mowing and spraying City grounds, litter collection and pest control.
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Inspect all work in progress and completed by staff and outside contractors.
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Review and respond to all service requests. Document and compile monthly reports, daily work orders and park audits of all projects.
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Oversee preventive maintenance on equipment to assure equipment is in proper working order.
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Monitor expenditures and procurement of parts and supplies. Maintain records of equipment inventory, materials and supplies ordered and pesticides used.
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Interview and hire prospective employees.
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Conduct performance evaluations on employees. Train and counsel staff to achieve departmental goals.
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May perform duties of subordinate staff members as needed.
Education/ Experience:
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5-7 years of landscape, grounds and maintenance upkeep experience
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1-2 years experience in a leadership or supervisory role in park maintenance
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Extensive knowledge of pesticide and chemical application safety practices and procedures
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Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and safety methods and procedures
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Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of turf and landscape management and Playground inspections
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Skill using a variety of tools and equipment appropriate to the work assigned
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Skill using a variety of computer programs to generate reports including Microsoft Office’s Excel, Word and Outlook
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Ability to organize materials, equipment and subordinates in the completion of projects
Licenses & Certifications: Valid Class C Texas driver's license required Texas Department of Agriculture Pest Control Board License or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire *National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) certificate as a Certified Pool Operator *Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued Irrigation License *Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification *(1 or more may be required as it applies to specific districts) Physical Tasks & Working Conditions: The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Competencies: Adaptability/Flexibility Communication Customer Service Managing Conflict Negotiation Skills People Development Planning Team Leadership
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