Parks & Rec. Supervisor II

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a supervisor for grounds and facility maintenance, overseeing multiple crews and event management, with emphasis on workplace safety and independent work with limited supervision. The role requires coordinating work, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with regulations; duties include budgeting, vendor coordination, and bid preparation.

Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience; the position involves working in various

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Recreation, Landscaping, Horticulture or related discipline.
• Two years of park or facilities management experience, including one year in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination of education 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.
• Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, policies and procedures and renders decisions.
• Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety.
• Plans, organizes and evaluates grounds and facilities maintenance programs and operations for compliance to standards and regulations, and recommends modifications and improvements.
• Coordinates projects and activities with departments and contractors.
• Prepares and submits bid specifications and bid requests, and recommends procurement of materials, equipment, supplies and services.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff management

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Recreation, Landscaping, Horticulture or related discipline

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to supervise multiple 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.
• Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, policies and procedures and renders decisions.
• Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety.
• Plans, organizes and evaluates grounds and facilities maintenance programs and operations for compliance to standards and regulations, and recommends modifications and improvements.
• Coordinates projects and activities with departments and contractors.
• Prepares and submits bid specifications and bid requests, and recommends procurement of materials, equipment, supplies and services.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks & Recreation, Landscaping, Horticulture or related discipline.
• Two (2) years 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 Class B commercial 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.