Greenscapes Supervisor

Gfoat; The Colony (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Parks Maintenance Supervisor to oversee mowing and landscape crews, ensuring safe, well-maintained parks, trails, and athletic facilities. The role involves coordinating bids, budgets, and scheduling with the Parks Manager and interdepartmental liaisons.

The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in mowing/irrigation, strong safety knowledge, and a valid Texas driver's license. This position requires occasional extended hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and train staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Power BI, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Cityworks or similar work order systems.
• Knowledge of large-scale mowing, landscaping and irrigation operations.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Mowing Crew Leader and the Landscape Crew Leader.
• Oversee mowing and tree contracts; assist with bid specifications.
• Assist with budget and CIP requests for mowing and landscape crews.
• Prepare bid specifications and read maps/plans as needed.
• Prepare monthly and annual cost reports for crews.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and coordinate with departments.
• Oversee herbicide and pesticide application on City property.

Skills

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Heavy lifting

Microsoft/Google Suite

Cityworks

Irrigation knowledge

Mowing/Landscape operations

Equipment maintenance

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License

8 hour TDA chemical safety class

Irrigation tech license or higher

ISA certification

TDA chemical applicator license

CDL - Class A

Job description

Job Summary

Work under the supervision of the Parks Manager to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment in the City's parks, trails, athletic facilities and to communicate effectively and courteously with the public and private sectors about special projects and /or maintenance related concerns in the provision of the highest level of service possible to all customers. Oversee the performance goals of the Mowing and Landscape crews.

Examples of Duties

• Responsible for the supervision, task assignment, and goal planning for the Mowing Crew Leader and the Landscape Crew Leader.
• Oversee the administration of all mowing and tree contracts. Assists Parks Manager in the preparation of all contract specifications.
• Assist with budget and CIP requests for mowing and landscape crews.
• Assist with special projects related to park development.
• Assist mowing and landscaping crew leads with setting schedules to ensure areas of highest sensitivity are prioritized.
• Serve as liaison between various departments as needed.
• Ensure that safety procedures are up to date in the standard operating procedures and are being followed.
• Conduct regular inspections of areas of responsibility to ensure that they are properly maintained.
• Solicit bids and order all materials and products necessary for maintenance operations.
• Identify and address various mowing and landscape problems, and provide solutions that are cost effective and efficient.
• Maintain the inventory for large and small equipment parts and chemicals.
• Assist the Park Manager in the annual employee evaluation process and budget preparation.
• Read maps and plans and layout construction projects; prepare bid specifications as needed.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports documenting work performed and cost summaries for crews.
• Oversee herbicide and pesticide application to all City owned property.
• Work in conjunction with the Special Events Coordinator to schedule/implement maintenance related assignments for City/City-sponsored events.
• Assist with irrigation planning and repair when needed.
• Work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• May be required to perform other department duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently with coworkers, follow instructions, and adhere to safety policies
• Ability to supervise and train staff
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
• Ability to proficiently operate a computer using Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Power Bi, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Ability to serve as work order management system administrator using Cityworks or similar software
• Good organizational skills, creativity, initiative, and a desire to learn
• Knowledge of large scale mowing, landscaping, and irrigation operations
• Knowledge of operating and performing preventative maintenance on various types of tractors, field groomers, mowers, and other equipment needed for maintenance operations

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Completion of an 8 hour TDA approved chemical safety class for application of herbicides/pesticides under the supervision of a licensed chemical applicator within 6 months of hire, unless currently licensed under TDA
• Any combination of two relevant certifications/licenses, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, including, but not limited to:
• Irrigation tech license or higher
• ISA certification
• TDA chemical applicator license
• CDL - Class A

Preferred:

• 2+ year(s) supervisory experience