Parks Operations Lead: Grounds & Maintenance

Galveston County Human Resources; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County Parks & Cultural Services seeks a seasoned supervisor to oversee the maintenance and operations of the county parks system. You will manage staff, coordinate park maintenance activities, inspect sites, monitor contractors, and ensure safety and compliance with rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in grounds maintenance, with a valid Texas driver’s license and a pesticide license within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires two years of experience in building and/or grounds maintenance or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Coordinates park maintenance activities and crews, including grounds and facility maintenance.
• Conducts weekly inspections of parks.
• Monitors contractors’ activity.
• Tracks inventory of supplies and orders as needed.
• Performs general grounds maintenance work if needed.
• Supervises pesticide and herbicide applications.

Skills

Staff supervision

Grounds maintenance

Contractor oversight

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Galveston County Parks & Cultural Services seeks a seasoned supervisor to oversee the maintenance and operations of the county parks system. You will manage staff, coordinate park maintenance activities, inspect sites, monitor contractors, and ensure safety and compliance with rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in grounds maintenance, with a valid Texas driver’s license and a pesticide license within six months.