Parks Operations Supervisor

City of College Station; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station is seeking a Parks Operations Supervisor to oversee daily parks maintenance, staff, and related activities. You will organize projects, enforce standards, and assist in budget planning and purchases.

The role requires certification or the ability to obtain CPSI and a Texas Applicator license within 12 months, plus a valid Texas Driver’s License. Strong communication and knowledge of turf, landscaping, and basic trades are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; two years college/technical training preferred.
• Five years related experience in parks maintenance/operations; supervisory experience required.
• CPSI certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Texas Non-commercial Applicator License or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of plumbing, irrigation, electrical repairs, welding, construction, turf management, and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and participate in daily parks maintenance and related activities.
• Organize, monitor, and complete projects safely and on schedule; develop contingency plans.
• Enforce policies and ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Assist in preparing divisional budget; oversee purchases, bids, and specifications.
• Perform inspections and repairs of facilities, vehicles, equipment, and playgrounds; document findings.
• Maintain work orders and asset management records; track assignments.
• Provide support for park programs and events; coordinate with users and groups.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and rule violations; act as liaison for youth sports groups.
• Foster a safe, cooperative work environment; resolve disputes promptly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Plumbing

Irrigation

Electrical

Welding

Construction

Turf management

Landscaping

Supervisory

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college-level training or technical training

Five years related experience incl. one year supervisory

Job description

Under general direction of the Parks Operation Manager, the Parks Operations Supervisor supervises, oversees, and participates in the daily operations and maintenance of assigned park district, assigned staff, and provides assistance in developing and scheduling related park functions and activities.

Principal Duties

• Plan organize, supervise, and participate in the work of assigned full-time and seasonal employees engaged in the daily activities of parks maintenance, repairs and construction; provide training for subordinates and review and evaluate work performance; effectively recommend hiring, discipline, transfer, and termination of subordinate employees.
• Organize, plan, and monitor projects; assure work is completed in an efficient, safe and timely manner and according to project work plan; develop and/or recommend contingency plan for work activities in crisis situations.
• Enforce policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with City and department standards and requirements; implement policies and procedures to assure effective and safe functioning of assigned activities; and assist with the revision of departmental policies, job descriptions and evaluations manuals as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of the divisional budget, identifying resource needs for parks maintenance and operations; responsible for purchases, collecting bids, and writing specifications for division equipment and vehicles; monitor expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.
• Responsible for routine inspections and repairs of facilities, vehicles, equipment, playgrounds, and lighting within the park district and other areas of responsibility to assure health and safety are being met and to identify deficiencies and safety hazards; maintain records of the inspections and repairs.
• Maintain a record-keeping system that provides for the proper evaluation, control, and documentation of assigned operations by maintaining work orders and assignments in the City’s electronic work order and asset management systems.
• Assist in preparing facilities and provide support for various park and recreation programs and events.
• Respond to citizens in the resolution of concerns, inquiries, complaints, rule violations, and on-going programs.
• Serve as City liaison for Youth Soccer, Little League, Girl's Softball, and other facility user groups to coordinate activities as directed.
• Facilitate a harmonious, cooperative, safe and supportive work environment and resolve complaints and disputes in a fair and timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years college-level training or technical training certification in a field related to area of assignment, and five (5) years experience related to area of assignment including one (1) year supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Possess a Certified Playground Safety Certification (CPSI) or the ability to obtain within (12) month of employment.

Possess or the ability to obtain a Non-commercial Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) or the Structural Pest Control Board within (12) months.

Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.

Excellent written and oral communication.

Knowledge and experience in general plumbing, irrigation, electrical repairs, welding, construction, turf management, and landscaping.

Available for on-call and emergency response.

Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Preferred

• Special event logistics experience
• Sport field turf maintenance experience
• Forestry and horticulture experience.

Special Requirements

Drug Screening : Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Position Posted Until

Position posted until filled or closing date

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer