Park Maintenance Supervisor

City of Campbell; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Campbell is seeking an experienced Park Maintenance Supervisor to oversee all parks, public facilities ground maintenance and street right-of-way landscaping programs. You will plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the Park Maintenance Section, monitor operations, prepare reports and assist in budget preparation.

Candidates should have five years of progressive parks/tree maintenance experience with supervisory duties, and ideally an associate degree in horticulture or landscape

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; college training in related field is desirable.
• Five years of increasingly responsible parks/tree maintenance experience, at least three in supervision.
• Desirable completion of an associate degree in horticulture, landscape design, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Park Maintenance Section; plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and evaluates work.
• Monitors operations and activities of parks and landscape maintenance.
• Prepares cost estimates and participates in budget preparation.
• Coordinates work with other departments for special events and staff support.
• Administers landscape and janitorial maintenance contracts and monitors performance.
• Supervises and trains staff; evaluates section staff and contractors.
• Responds to public inquiries and investigates complaints with corrective action.

Skills

Park maintenance supervision

Budget planning & cost estimates

Staff supervision & training

Policy interpretation & compliance

Communication (oral & written)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AS degree in horticulture/landscape design desirable

Tools

Work order management software

Budgeting tools

Job description

Under direction, manages all parks, public facilities ground maintenance and street rightof-way landscaping programs; and performs related work as required.Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the Park Maintenance Section of the Public Works Department Maintenance Division; plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and evaluates work of the Section in collaboration with the Division Manager;
• Monitors operations and activities of parks and landscape maintenance;
• Recommends improvements and modifications;
• Prepares various reports on operations and activities;
• Participates in budget preparation; prepares cost estimates;
• Submits justifications for equipment;
• Assists in preparing and monitoring sectional parks services budget;
• Coordinates work with and provides staff support to other departments for special events or as necessary;
• Monitors and controls supplies and equipment;
• Orders supplies and tools as necessary;
• Prepares documents for equipment procurement;
• Responds to and provides information to the public;
• Investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints;
• Assists in the selection and promotion of staff;
• Supervises and trains staff in the Park Maintenance section;
• Administers landscape and janitorial maintenance contracts;
• Evaluates and reports on the performance of section staff and outside contractors;
• Monitors the condition of park and recreation facilities; assists in preparation and administration of section budget;
• Investigates complaints from the public and recommends corrective action;
• Serves as a resource for horticultural and pesticide control matters;
• Prepares reports and maintains records and other performance information;
• Attends Commission and Council meetings as required; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. College level training in a related field is desirable.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in parks and tree maintenance, including at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Completion of an associate degree in horticulture, landscape design, or a related field of study is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of parks/landscape maintenance operations; methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in park and tree maintenance;
• Planting and cultivation of trees, plants, and turf; pests and diseases and methods and materials for their control;
• Principles of management and supervision;
• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Effectively manage park maintenance programs;
• Supervise personnel;
• Interpret and explain pertinent departmental policies and procedures;
• Develop cost estimates for outside contracts; develop and recommend systems and procedures related to park operations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships including working with advisory bodies as required;
• Prepare reports and maintain records;
• Read and interpret work plans and blueprints;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Use a mobile device to read, respond, and input data for an automated work order management system software;
• Read written reports;
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet strict deadlines;
• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties;
• Lift and move weight of 50 lbs.

Possession of:

• Valid California Driver's License.
• State of California Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License desirable.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer