Park Grounds & Irrigation Supervisor

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco invites applications for Promotive Only - Park Section Supervisor. This permanent civil service promotion is open to current PCS employees within 3417 Gardener classification, to supervise park grounds maintenance and staff across citywide landscapes.

Under direction, the Park Section Supervisor will plan, supervise, and inspect gardening and irrigation tasks, enforce safety and procedures, coordinate with other departments, and manage records, reports, and

Qualifications

• Certificate of Achievement in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, nursery and garden center operation or related field.
• AA/AS degree in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, nursery and garden center operation or related field.
• Gardener apprenticeship program (4000 hours) completion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise gardeners and staff in maintenance of parks, easements, center islands and landscaped areas; inspect work.
• Oversee irrigation, IPM, weed control, and routine horticultural maintenance; supervise transplanting and nursery stock.
• Ensure safe work practices; direct PPE use; conduct accident investigations; advise on safety for tools/equipment.
• May supervise repairs to greenhouses or equipment and maintenance of plants inside buildings.
• Requisition supplies; maintain records; prepare reports; estimate costs for landscape work.
• Train staff and volunteers; provide safety training; prepare educational materials as needed.
• Obtain permits for pesticide use; post public notices when using pesticides.
• Plan and implement landscaping projects; coordinate tree assessment, removal, and reforestation.
• Draft memoranda, reports and work orders; manage correspondence and cost estimates.
• Interact with the public and respond to issues/complaints.
• Participate in short/long-range parks planning and coordination; represent department at meetings.
• Drive city vehicles between sites.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Irrigation systems operation

Public contact

Education

AA/AS degree in horticulture/landscaping or related field

Gardener apprenticeship program (4000 hours)

Certificate of Achievement in horticulture/landscaping or related field

Job description

City and County of San Francisco invites applications for Promotive Only - Park Section Supervisor. This permanent civil service promotion is open to current PCS employees within 3417 Gardener classification, to supervise park grounds maintenance and staff across citywide landscapes.

Under direction, the Park Section Supervisor will plan, supervise, and inspect gardening and irrigation tasks, enforce safety and procedures, coordinate with other departments, and manage records, reports, and