Park Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Nature of Work This is very responsible technical position requiring expertise in horticulture, plant management and plant maintenance. This position provides management and supervision to work crews that perform planning and coordination of the installation of both annual and semi-annual flowers and plants throughout the city. This position provides plans and specifications for construction of planters and planter beds along with guidance and supervision on how to repair and maintenance all plants and plant materials city-wide. This position also oversees the maintenance and related activities of city parks, city grounds and facilities, and related recreational structures and equipment. Activities associated with the job include bidding, selecting, and planting seasonal flowers, maintaining the plants, shrubs, and trees on city lands and selection and planting on new flowers, shrubs, and trees, supervises mowing and weed eating of parks and other recreational facilities while ensuring the timely collection of trash and other debris from common areas and picnic facilities and ensuring the proper preventive maintenance and upkeep of all machines and equipment. Additional activities include overseeing and assisting with the preparation of buildings and pavilions for special public events and inspecting playground equipment to ensure the safety of the public. Job related duties require considerable knowledge in horticulture of flowering plants, trees and shrubs, grounds maintenance and public park facility operations, considerable supervisory experience, considerable experience working for a recreation department or landscaping company and performing routine and preventive maintenance activities, ability to effectively supervise and direct the activities of assigned personnel, strong interpersonal, organizational and decision making skills and sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions. Job performance is evaluated by the Assistant Director of Parks in coordination with the Director of Parks and Recreation. This evaluation includes a thorough review of the effectiveness and coordination of parks and recreation maintenance operations and activities, ability to effectively supervise and direct the activities of staff and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures, skill in operating mowing and grounds maintenance equipment and performing routine and preventive maintenance activities and organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills. Illustrative Examples of Work -Provide a high level of proficiency and knowledge related to horticulture practices related to plants, shrubs, and trees in the management, maintenance, and long-term care. -Provides plans and specification for construction of planting beds, plant selections, and provide expertise needed for proper installation. -Develops specifications and bid documents for annual flowers, reviews bids, and makes recommendations for purchase. -Assists with the maintenance of attendance records, time sheets and other payroll records for assigned personnel. -Ensures the timely and thorough completion and submission of accident reports in the event of work related accidents and/or injuries. -Oversees the mowing of grass in softball fields, baseball fields, common areas and other park and recreation facilities according to seasonal needs. -Supervises weed eating around fences, trees, shrubbery, flower beds etc. to enhance the appearance of public parks and recreational facilities. -Supervises the planting of trees, shrubbery and flowers in parks, around recreational facilities and in flower beds according to seasonal needs. -Periodically inspects playground equipment and grounds to ensure the safety of the public and schedules routine and/or emergency repairs when necessary. -Supervises routine preventive maintenance practices and minor repairs on lawn equipment and machinery. -Supervises the collection of trash and other debris from playing fields, parks and recreational facilities and other public areas. -Supervises the preparation of buildings and pavilions for special events and activities by setting up chairs and tables, emptying trash receptacles, etc. -Supervises the cleaning of restrooms, shelters and other recreational facilities when required. -Performs related duties as required.