Parks Supervisor

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Parks Supervisor to oversee staff responsible for parks and amenities. You will ensure maintenance services are scheduled, planned, and recorded to meet standards, and lead safety training when operating equipment.

Responsibilities include inspections, work orders, and keeping facilities clean and safe. You will supervise grounds tasks, coordinate landscape work, and manage inventories while communicating with department staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in park operations, grounds or building maintenance.
• Two (2) years of experience as lead worker or supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes meetings with department staff and community members to disseminate parks information.
• Represents department by presenting park development efforts to neighborhood associations and other organizations.
• Drafts plans and specifications for assigned projects and serves on committees.
• Monitors staff, provides training, and conducts inspections and job appraisals.
• Completes end-of-day reports and operates equipment such as riding mowers, trucks, and chainsaws.
• Maintains park grounds, inspects playgrounds, removes debris, and ensures safety standards.

Skills

Park operations

Grounds maintenance

Team leadership

Safety training

Report writing

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CDL license (preferred)

Job description

Salary: $25.97 hourly

General Description and Classification Standards:

This position oversees and directs staff to maintain parks and amenities within the COA, ensuring maintenance services are scheduled, planned, and recorded to meet performance standards. They lead training efforts to enforce safety precautions when operating equipment efficiently. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards, preparing internal memoranda, inspection reports, evaluations, and accident reports. Additionally, they supervise general ground maintenance activities, conduct park inspections, and complete work orders promptly. Duties involve performing maintenance tasks such as removing tree limbs and debris, mowing grass, pruning, and fixing benches. They ensure park cleanliness and safety by removing trash, emptying garbage cans, and inspecting playgrounds. The supervisor ensures the crew is equipped and ready for daily tasks, including landscape work and special projects. They lead by example, instructing team members, holding them accountable for assignments, and handling paperwork with computer proficiency.

Job Description

Parks & Recreation

Parks Supervisor

Posting Expires: August 19, 2026

Salary: $25.97 hourly

This position oversees and directs staff to maintain parks and amenities within the COA, ensuring maintenance services are scheduled, planned, and recorded to meet performance standards. They lead training efforts to enforce safety precautions when operating equipment efficiently. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards, preparing internal memoranda, inspection reports, evaluations, and accident reports. Additionally, they supervise general ground maintenance activities, conduct park inspections, and complete work orders promptly. Duties involve performing maintenance tasks such as removing tree limbs and debris, mowing grass, pruning, and fixing benches. They ensure park cleanliness and safety by removing trash, emptying garbage cans, and inspecting playgrounds. The supervisor ensures the crew is equipped and ready for daily tasks, including landscape work and special projects. They lead by example, instructing team members, holding them accountable for assignments, and handling paperwork with computer proficiency.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. May work independently or collaborate with other workers to complete assigned tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Organizes meetings with department staff and community members to disseminate parks information and address concerns pertaining to the department
• Represents department by presenting park development efforts to neighborhood associations and other organizations to foster support and gather feedback. Reports meeting findings to appropriate personnel.
• Drafts plans and specifications for assigned projects.
• Serves on assigned committees and task forces.
• Manages accreditation efforts for the department; ensures parks services and facilities adhere to federal, state, and local laws and regulations while meeting or exceeding accepted standards.
• Coordinates maintenance/landscape planning and develops repair schedules for park grounds and facilities.
• Assists in the review of development plans and park designs.
• May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed.
• Completes and submits paperwork daily.
• Cleans work areas by removing litter and emptying trash cans.
• Ensures playground safety.
• Maintains pavilions and grounds, including mowing, weeding, edging, pruning, and painting benches.
• Removes debris and graffiti while also inspecting signs, playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball fields, and other park amenities.
• Conducts park inspections and processes work orders.
• Supervises staff, including ordering and managing inventory, maintaining facilities, and handling employee affairs.
• Monitors staff, provides training, and conducts inspections and job appraisals.
• Completes end-of-day reports and operates equipment such as riding mowers, pickup trucks, blowers, loaders, dump trucks, garbage trucks, landscape trucks, trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Utilizes computers for administrative tasks.
• Maintains high standards of accuracy and safety, prepares internal reports, and ensures compliance with city maintenance standards.
• Picks up supplies, cleans maintenance buildings, verifies employee licenses, and ensures employee safety.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to parks operations and services.
• Knowledge of landscape design and maintenance.
• Familiarity with land planning, irrigation, and horticulture.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Skill in preparing clear written reports and public presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees, contractors, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare concise reports and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in park operations, grounds or building maintenance.
• Two (2) years of experience as lead worker or supervisor preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Requirements

CDL certificate class A or B License, Commercial Pesticide Applicator

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable
accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.