Parks & Grounds Supervisor: Build Safe, Beautiful Spaces

City-of-Hampton,-Va; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hampton is seeking a Park Supervisor to join a dedicated team of Parks professionals in delivering high-quality park grounds and facility maintenance. You will plan, coordinate, and direct an integrated approach to keep parks beautiful, safe, and ready for the community.

You will supervise Team Leaders and front-line workers, work under the Parks Administrator, and may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and local travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field as listed.
• Three (3) years of experience in parks, grounds, landscape design, maintenance, or related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess a Pesticide Applicator's License within six months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and CDL or obtain CDL within 90 days.
• This position is safety sensitive and subject to substance abuse testing.
• Must pass a background check prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct integrated maintenance of parks, grounds, and facilities.
• Supervise Team Leaders and front-line workers within a Parks team.
• Work under the Parks Administrator with general supervision, determining how/when tasks are completed.
• Support nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call emergency standby as needed.
• Frequent local travel may be required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Horticulture, Agronomy, Arboriculture, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field of study.

Job description

The City of Hampton is seeking a Park Supervisor to join a dedicated team of Parks professionals in delivering high-quality park grounds and facility maintenance. You will plan, coordinate, and direct an integrated approach to keep parks beautiful, safe, and ready for the community.

You will supervise Team Leaders and front-line workers, work under the Parks Administrator, and may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and local travel.