Parks Maintenance Supervisor

Quality Property Management, Inc. Medford, Oregon.; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Une ville dynamique cherche un superviseur d'entretien des parcs pour gérer les opérations quotidiennes et les projets d'amélioration. Le candidat idéal a une solide expérience en gestion d'équipe et maîtrise l'entretien des paysages. Ce poste offre la possibilité d'avoir un impact visible dans la communauté en préservant les espaces publics.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental benefits paid 100% by the City

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center

Qualifications

• Expérience de 4 ans en entretien de paysages, dont 1 an en supervision.
• Capacité à résoudre des problèmes et à développer des équipes.
• Connaissances en horticulture ou domaine connexe.

Responsibilities

• Supervise et participe à l'entretien des terrains de la ville.
• Gère le personnel et effectue des évaluations de performance.
• Coordinate et planifie les projets d'amélioration à long terme.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Team development

Strong supervisory skills

Education

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, forestry, arboriculture, or agriculture

Tools

GIS mapping software

Job description

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Summary

Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City

Are you an experienced landscape professional ready to lead a dedicated team in maintaining and improving the City of Medford’s beautiful parks and open spaces? As a Parks Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in planning and coordinating the care of our recreational areas—managing everything from daily maintenance operations to long-term improvement projects. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on work with leadership, making a visible impact in the community while guiding and supporting a skilled team.

The ideal candidate will bring strong supervisory experience, a solid background in landscaping and irrigation systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team development. If you’re someone who takes pride in high-quality work, thrives in both the office and the field, and values public service, we’d love to see your application.

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible landscape maintenance experience with one (1) of those years in a supervisory or leadership position
• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, forestry, arboriculture, or agriculture, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.
  
  

Summary

Discover Medford: Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City

Are you an experienced landscape professional ready to lead a dedicated team in maintaining and improving the City of Medford’s beautiful parks and open spaces? As a Parks Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in planning and coordinating the care of our recreational areas—managing everything from daily maintenance operations to long-term improvement projects. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on work with leadership, making a visible impact in the community while guiding and supporting a skilled team.

The ideal candidate will bring strong supervisory experience, a solid background in landscaping and irrigation systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team development. If you’re someone who takes pride in high-quality work, thrives in both the office and the field, and values public service, we’d love to see your application.

Required Education And Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible landscape maintenance experience with one (1) of those years in a supervisory or leadership position
• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant science, forestry, arboriculture, or agriculture, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in GIS mapping software
• Possession of the Oregon Public Pesticide License.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional.
  
  

Available Schedule

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
  
  

Compensation & Information On Benefits

This position is part of the Non-Represented employee group.

Learn More About Our Benefits HERE.

• Scheduled salary increases and a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be effective July 1, 2025**
  
  

The anticipated hiring range for the Parks Maintenance Supervisor position is $37.54 (first step) to $39.41 or $41.38 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
  
  

Retirement Benefits

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
  
  

Additional Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
  
  

Examples of Job Duties

Essential Functions Of The Position

• Supervises and participates in City grounds repairs and maintenance, such as: planting, pruning, mowing, trimming and edging turf for planting beds, walkways, special use areas, etc.
• Supervises staff, including assigning work, scheduling, providing guidance, employee development, hiring, disciplinary recommendations, etc.
• Responsible for conducting performance management reviews and evaluations of direct reports.
• Verifies and approves employee’s scheduled hours, time off, and overtime for timely payroll processing.
• Participates in weed abatement activities utilizing Integrated Pest Management Strategies and Programs.
• Coordinates, schedules, and assigns equipment and vehicle use; conducts routine safety inspections of all equipment; processes and tracks repair work; trains employees on safe work procedures.
• Participates in the development and administration of preventative maintenance schedules and participates in long-range landscape and hardscape replacement and maintenance planning.
• May be tasked with coordinating and administering capital improvements projects.
• Recommends cost saving measures and strategies to improve operational efficiencies.
• Participates in preparing the annual landscape operating budget.
• Purchases landscape supplies, tools, equipment, and reconciles purchase orders with invoices.
• Coordinates procurement procedures with staff.
• Directs, supervises and evaluates the work performance of assigned staff, including selection, training, disciplinary action and recommendations for termination.
• Authorizes time off requests of supervised staff.
• Serves as a liaison with City departments, external organizations, agencies and Medford residents.
• Coordinates and provides support for special recreation programs and events as assigned.
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Parks & Open Space Manager.
  
  

Other Functions Of The Position

• May be assigned to administer Park-wide centrally controlled irrigation system.
• Manages personnel for the City’s Tree & Right-of-way program to include the Prescott Park fire fuel management program and Tree City USA program.
• Oversees synthetic turf maintenance and repairs, checks infill depth, grooms and repairs turf as needed.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
  
  

Competencies

Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They are able to demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.

Delegation - Effective performers willingly entrust work to others. They provide clear guidelines, monitor, redirect, and set limits as needed. They provide challenging assignments whenever possible, sharing the authority and providing resources and support that empower others to meet their expectations.

High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.

Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They don’t wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.

Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers are able to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.

Team Management - Effective performers create and maintain functional work units. They understand the human dynamics of team formation and maintenance. They formulate team roles and actively recruit and select to build effective workgroups. They develop and communicate clear team goals and roles and provide the level of guidance and management appropriate to the circumstances. They reward team behavior and foster a team atmosphere in the workplace.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is conducted both in the office and in the field, involving exposure to diverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, and potentially hazardous work sites. This may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, and chemicals. Environment includes interaction with the public and potential exposure to disruptive people.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT (Please Read)

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
  
  

How To Apply

• Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
• Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
• Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
  
  

Use of AI-Generated Content in Employment Applications

Employment with the City of Medford can be competitive, often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicant’s unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use of AI-generated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However, AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted.

Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Favorable driving record
• Clear drug screen following federal law
• Professional reference check
  
  

Questions Or Assistance

• If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone].
• For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at [phone].
  
  

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Veteran's Preference

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility, a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process, please contact [phone] or email: [e-mail].

The City of Medford offers an excellent total comprehensive benefit package to all full-time employees.

This position is part of the non-represented employee group. Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for more details.

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The City recognizes the existence and potential benefits of AI tools in assisting with responses to supplemental questions. However, it is important to note that these tools should not be utilized as the primary source for such responses. Applicants are encouraged to rely on their own experiences, insights, and understanding to ensure authenticity and personalization in their submissions. By initialing below, I acknowledge that any reliance on AI to formulate my responses beyond a supplementary role may result in my disqualification from advancing in the selection process.

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Describe why you are interested in this position and how your life or work experiences have prepared you for this role.

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What tools or methods do you use to stay organized and manage your workload?

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Describe your experience supervising others. What has been your biggest challenge in a leadership role, and how did you handle it?

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What strategies do you use to ensure clear and effective communication within your team?

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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