Parks & Grounds Operations Lead

GEORGIA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION INC; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Recreation and Park Association Inc is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee the operations and maintenance of parks and grounds assigned.

The role requires supervising staff, planning schedules, training, evaluating performance, managing safety, and coordinating procurement and budgets to keep parks safe and esthetically pleasing.

Strong leadership and attention to detail are essential to deliver high-quality public spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with five years of progressive parks maintenance or supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Supervises regular and temporary staff; plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews work of individuals and the team; evaluates training needs and provides instruction.
• Schedules staff vacations and approves sick leave; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, discharge and salary increases; prepares timesheets; interviews candidates; conducts employee performance evaluations.
• Establishes and promotes employee morale. Performs inspections to ensure parks and grounds are safe and esthetically pleasing.
• Procures items by identifying needs, calling vendors for bids, creating requisitions and purchasing materials at best price.
• Produces schedules and documents for grounds maintenance, park inspections, budgets, and reports.
• Manages shop work orders and ensures timely completion; provides proper tools to mechanics.
• Educates employees on safety and conducts monthly safety meetings; ensures parks are safe for public use.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Budget planning

Decision making

Data interpretation

Verbal aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Georgia Recreation and Park Association Inc is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee the operations and maintenance of parks and grounds assigned.

The role requires supervising staff, planning schedules, training, evaluating performance, managing safety, and coordinating procurement and budgets to keep parks safe and esthetically pleasing.

Strong leadership and attention to detail are essential to deliver high-quality public spaces.