Parks & Trails Operations Supervisor

City of Renton; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred compensation with 3% City con

VEBA Plan 1% City contribution

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Paid leave: vacation, sick, 11+2 hols

PERS retirement plan enrollment

Job summary

The City of Renton is seeking an experienced Parks Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily field operations for parks and trails. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and mentoring staff while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Essential duties include coordinating equipment and supplies, supervising budgeting and procurement, and maintaining irrigation systems. Candidates must have pesticide and safety certifications, a valid WA driver’s license, and pass background

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible experience maintaining landscaped areas.
• One year supervisory or lead experience or demonstrated leadership experience.
• State Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Valid Backflow Assembly Tester Certificate (BAT) or Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification.
• Certificates required within six months: Flagging and Traffic Control; CPR and First Aid.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Successful passing of a required background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise the parks and trails maintenance operation.
• Coordinate procurement and distribution of equipment and supplies to staff to ensure duties are accomplished.
• Assist in development of area budgets; monitor material purchases with approval from Parks Maintenance Manager.
• Review and work from sketches, blueprints and construction plans.
• Account for work completion using an electronic maintenance management system; update GIS maps and diagrams.
• Provide technical information to the public and resolve maintenance problems while maintaining relations.
• Train staff and supervise use of heavy and light equipment and tools.
• Ensure safety requirements and proper chemical handling are followed.
• Read irrigation system plans and recommend modifications or repairs as part of planning.
• Design and service irrigation systems and sprinkler components.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Coaching & mentoring

Field operations planning

Safety procedures

Education

Pesticide Applicator License

Backflow Tester Certification (BAT) or CPSI

Flagging & Traffic Control Certification

CPR and First Aid Certification

Washington Driver's License

Job description

The City of Renton is seeking an experienced Parks Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily field operations for parks and trails. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and mentoring staff while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Essential duties include coordinating equipment and supplies, supervising budgeting and procurement, and maintaining irrigation systems. Candidates must have pesticide and safety certifications, a valid WA driver’s license, and pass background