Parks & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

City of Copperas Cove, Texas; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Copperas Cove, Texas, is seeking a parks supervisor to oversee cemetery and grounds maintenance, golf course and facility tasks. You will lead maintenance crews, train staff, review performance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate schedules, order supplies, prepare reports, and respond to public inquiries. A valid Texas driver’s license and a chemical applicators license are required or must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience in parks and recreation programs, and/or golf course operations.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain Chemical Applicators License within six months and maintain CEUs annually.
• Valid Texas state driver's license by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance technicians, cemetery caretaker, and other personnel as assigned.
• Performs general grounds maintenance work in parks, golf course, athletics, aquatics, and other areas as assigned.
• Administers performance reviews on assigned crews.
• Provides hands-on training for all crew members to initiate all projects.
• Trains employees on how to operate the necessary equipment to accomplish tasks.
• Monitors and manages the on-site, day-to-day activities of the assigned crew.
• Complies and enforces safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Assists the superintendent with ordering equipment and project supply needs.
• Performs routine safety or operator inspections and repair of related facility equipment.
• Assists the superintendent in determining work schedules.
• Assists in the preparation and update of monthly and/or weekly reports.
• Informs supervisors of project performance and employee performance.
• Assists in responding to public inquiries about job tasks made by telephone, correspondence, or during public events.
• May work alternate schedules in order to staff during programs offered by the department.
• Responsible for submitting reports to supervisor on accidents, damage to facilities and equipment, problems among staff, and complaints from facility users.
• Serves as superintendent as assigned in the event of the superintendent's absence.
• Reports and quantifies maintenance problems, injuries, and daily activities in created reports.
• Adherence to attendance and call-in policies is a condition of employment.
• The employee must have ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with citizens who may have complaints about services provided.
• Performs other essential duties as required to achieve successful operations of the department.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Regular and timely attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Public communication

Team supervision

Planning and organizing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment operation

Chemical application licensing

Job description

The City of Copperas Cove, Texas, is seeking a parks supervisor to oversee cemetery and grounds maintenance, golf course and facility tasks. You will lead maintenance crews, train staff, review performance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate schedules, order supplies, prepare reports, and respond to public inquiries. A valid Texas driver’s license and a chemical applicators license are required or must be obtained within six months.