Park Maintenance Supervisor

City of Reno; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reno is seeking a dynamic leader to head the Parks and Recreation Department’s maintenance team, overseeing care of park grounds and landscape enhancements, project oversight for new designs, and ensuring high-quality standards in line with city policies.

This role balances hands-on supervision with strategic planning, requiring a strong eye for detail, budget management, and staff development. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, agriculture, turf/plant science, or related field.
• Four years of responsible park maintenance, landscaping or horticultural design experience including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, supervise, and review the work of staff responsible for repair and maintenance of park grounds and facilities.
• Establish schedules and methods for park maintenance and repair services; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in policy development and implementation; monitor work for compliance with policies.
• Select, motivate, and evaluate park maintenance personnel; provide or coordinate staff training.
• Prepare and administer program budgets; monitor expenditures.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of parks landscaping (flowers, turf, shrubs, trees); address horticultural issues.
• Inspect and evaluate park development, construction, and landscape plans for compliance.
• Coordinate park maintenance contracts and bid processes; liaise with architects, engineers and planners.
• Inspect park areas for safety and maintenance needs; address hazards promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Landscape design

Contract management

Staff training

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture or related field

Job description

Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team that strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a dynamic leader with a passion for maintaining beautiful public spaces. This position will lead a dedicated team responsible for the care and enhancement of our beloved parks and landscaped areas. A keen eye for detail will be invaluable for overseeing new construction projects and innovative landscape designs. We're seeking someone who can balance hands‑on supervision with strategic thinking, ensuring that our parks meet the highest standards of quality while adhering to established policies. If you have a green thumb, a knack for team leadership, and a vision for urban green spaces, we want you to help our community flourish. We currently have one vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an open competitive opportunity for all qualified applicants.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff responsible for the repair and maintenance of assigned park grounds and facilities, inspection of new construction projects, and development of new landscape or construction ideas.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing park maintenance and repair services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Participate in the selection, motivation, and evaluation of park maintenance personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of parks landscaping including flower beds, turf, ground cover, shrubs and trees; assess and correct horticultural problems; identify turf and plant diseases, weeds and pests; instruct staff in proper pest and disease abatement and control procedures.
• Determine needs for the application of agricultural chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers; select proper chemical agents and application techniques according to established procedures.
• Estimate water needs of landscaped areas based on soil and climactic factors; schedule irrigation within appropriate parameters.
• Review park development, construction, and landscape plans for compliance with established standards and specifications; advise, consult, and monitor the work of contractors; inspect and evaluate completion of projects.
• Participate in the evaluation of designs from architects; recommend changes and modifications as appropriate; attend bid openings and work closely with architects, engineers, and park planners in the design of new parks facilities.
• Conduct inspections of assigned park areas; ensure adherence to established maintenance procedures, safety of playground and recreational equipment, and identify needed facilities repairs; assess and correct hazardous situations.
• Select, install and inspect park amenities including playground equipment, exercise stations, picnic tables and benches, and barbecue pits.
• Operate a computer for communication and data compilation; maintain accurate and detailed records and files of maintenance work performed; prepare loss statements and estimates, monthly parks and recreation reports, and progress reports on new construction.
• Locate and establish vendor and product manufacturer contacts; research and prepare purchase requisitions; prepare formal and informal bid specifications; coordinate the purchase of parks maintenance supplies with appropriate City departments.
• Coordinate various City sponsored special events with staff from other divisions and other City departments; respond to questions and inquiries from the general public.
• Participate in overseeing and administering park maintenance contracts; ensure adherence to specifications.
• Prepare specifications for and meet with contractors to collect bids for park facility renovations, repairs, and/or improvements.
• Coordinate and oversee the maintenance of City-owned open space including wildland weed abatement, fire fuels reduction, erosion control, litter and trash removal, and other safety related issues.
• Respond to service requests generated by the public or City personnel for items needing or viewed to need service or attention.
• Coordinate and implement various park clean-ups with community groups and other agencies.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition or purchase materials as required.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of park maintenance and landscaping; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in horticulture, agriculture, turf/plant science, or a related field.

*Each full year of work experience in park maintenance, landscaping or horticultural design experience beyond the four year requirement will substitute for one year of the required education (30 semester or 45 quarter hour credits).

Experience:

Four years of responsible park maintenance, landscaping or horticultural design experience including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.

License:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

Contact Information:

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2)

Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information, including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores:

Open Competitive Examination (Rule VII, Section 7):

1. City of Reno classified employees who are veterans
2. City of Reno classified employees who are not veterans
3. City of Reno non-classified employees and external candidates who are veterans

This preference is only used to break ties. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Appointment and Certification:

Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Probationary Period:

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates:

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at [phone] or [e-mail].

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.