Parks Maintenance Supervisor City of Medford A Fantastic Place to Live, Work & Play

Britt Music & Arts Festival; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Medford is seeking a Parks Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled team in enhancing the city's parks. This role involves planning maintenance operations and overseeing improvement projects, blending leadership with hands-on work to impact the community positively. Candidates should have supervisory experience and a background in landscaping.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits fully covered for employee and family

Life insurance paid by the City

Long-term disability insurance

PERS retirement benefits fully paid

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Access to fitness center

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program with incentives

Qualifications

• Four years of landscape maintenance experience with supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree may substitute for some experience.
• Proficiency in GIS and relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in maintaining and improving parks and open spaces.
• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance and long-term projects.
• Foster a team-oriented environment focused on high-quality work.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Landscaping

Irrigation systems

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Tools

GIS mapping software

Job description

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. Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!

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 theNon-Representedemployee group.

**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 Supervisorposition is $37.54(first step) to $39.41or $41.38(second or third step).The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.Sixsteps 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

Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!