Parks & Rec. Supervisor I

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Grounds and Facility Supervisor to oversee maintenance crews and manage group and event setups. The role reports under limited supervision and requires coordination of schedules, safety practices, and on-site supervision.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, safety compliance, and timely completion of projects with attention to deadlines and quality standards. A supervisory background and relevant park/facilities experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Parks & Recreation, Landscaping, Horticulture or related discipline.
• One (1) year of park or facilities management, landscaping, horticulture, forestry, or grounds maintenance experience, including one year of supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted, but must include one year of supervisory 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.
• Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety.
• Transports workers, equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning the operation and use of equipment and materials.
• Plans, schedules and adjusts projects and work procedures to meet deadlines.
• Receives and completes work orders for group and event set-up.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Parks & Recreation, Landscaping, Horticulture or related discipline

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to supervise grounds and facility maintenance work crews, including group and event management and workplace safety. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• 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.
• Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety.
• Transports workers, equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning the operation and use of equipment and materials.
• Plans, schedules and adjusts projects and work procedures to meet deadlines.
• Receives and completes work orders for group and event set-up.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Recreation, Landscaping, Horticulture or related discipline.
• One (1) year of park or facilities management, landscaping, horticulture, forestry, or grounds maintenance experience, including one year of supervisory experience.

Equivalency

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted, but must include one year of supervisory experience.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.