Parks Supervisor

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking a Parks Supervisor to oversee staff and direct maintenance of city parks and amenities. The role ensures operations are scheduled, planned, and recorded to meet performance standards while coaching crews on safety and efficiency during equipment use.

The supervisor leads park inspections, manages work orders, and maintains facilities with a focus on cleanliness, safety, and accessibility for the public in Atlanta’s parks system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relating to parks operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to supervise staff and manage inventories.

Responsibilities

• Organizes department meetings and coordinates with community groups.
• Represents the department to neighborhood associations and other partners.
• Drafts project plans and specifications.
• Manages accreditation and ensures compliance with laws.
• Coordinates maintenance and landscape planning; develops repair schedules.
• Supervises staff, monitors performance, and handles paperwork daily.
• Operates park equipment and ensures safety and cleanliness.
• Completes end-of-day reports.

Skills

Parks operations knowledge

Staff supervision

Emergency safety training

Public communications

Computer proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parks & Recreation

Parks Supervisor

Posting Expires: August 19, 2026

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.

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.