Supervisor - Park Maintenance (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Park Maintenance Supervisor to oversee park maintenance crews, schedules, and field operations. You will ensure facilities, landscapes, and public spaces are clean, safe, and welcoming while coordinating with parks staff and contractors.

The role requires strong leadership, time-management, and knowledge of equipment and safety practices. You will handle payroll, training, inspections, and customer service while advancing park quality for residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4 years operating mowers and lawn equipment for public facilities.
• Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily park maintenance tasks, manage time sheets and work orders.
• Inspect parks and projects; attend site visits and coordinate with contracts.
• Provide on-the-job training and delegate assignments; support staff development.
• Perform clerical tasks, document inspections, bids, and spill/accident reports.
• Process employee requests, manage timecards, and address performance issues.
• Serve on committees to improve parks operations and standards.
• Deliver quality customer service and handle hazardous situations professionally.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Hand and power tools

Safety procedures

Crew supervision

Committee involvement

Reading and writing

Administrative knowledge

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma

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Job Summary

Responsible for the overall supervision, planning, direction and execution of work for non-exempt and/or exempt employees in a medium or large sized operational unit. The functional activities are complex and have a moderate impact on overall operations. This level supervises employees in complex clerical/administrative/trade, or complex technical functions that provide services to persons inside or outside the organization. Work performed is non-routine and complex semi-skilled, skilled, or technical in nature.

Overview

Job Description

The Park Maintenance Supervisor oversees, leads, and supervises the crews and crew leaders performing cleaning, maintenance, care, and repair of parks, playgrounds, facilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the Parks and Recreation Department.

Essential Functions

• 1 Supervises, administers, and manages the park maintenance daily tasks to ensure they are completed in a timely manner; responds to internal and external customer emails and phone calls, enters routine and on-demand work orders for processing, responds to 311 service requests, reviews and approves staff daily time sheets, and submits daily athletic field and park closures.
• 2 Conducts park quality inspections, supervises ongoing projects, attends park and trail site visits for contract relations and special events, and occasionally operate heavy and small equipment.
• 3 Provides on the job training and leadership to ensure quality of maintenance work; assists with time cards and general time keeping and delegates assignments as needed; attends and participates in various professional development opportunities and encourages training and other development for staff.
• 4 Performs a wide range of clerical and administrative functions for the crews performing maintenance and related work for the department; documents and tracks inspection work, general projects, accident or injury reports, and inventory management reports; assists with bidding and cost estimating, schedule development, and the documentation required following environmental spills and other emergencies.
• 5 Processes and approves all employee and personnel related requests; manages timecards, delegates work assignments, and assists in the resolution of personnel issues or concerns; addresses performance deficiencies and recommends disciplinary actions; evaluates general performance and recommends awards, promotions, or other accolades.
• 6 Serves on various committees committed to bettering the Parks and Recreation parks and facilities; provides input, insight, and recommendations for the park maintenance work.
• 7 Provides quality customer service and competent public interaction; handles hazardous or dangerous situations with professionalism and efficiency.
• 8 Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Experience

4 Years in Operating mowers and other lawn equipment maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium, and park grounds; and, collecting garbage/brush, and trimming landscape.

Licenses and Certifications

• Texas Driver's License

• Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments - for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 1 Knowledge of equipment, tools, methods, and practices used in various construction repairs.
• 2 Maintaining and operating hand and power tools.
• 3 Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
• 4 Supervising, leading, directing, evaluating, and training crews, staff, and subordinate personnel.
• 5 Serving on committees and recommending changes to improve quality and efficiency.
• 6 Ability to read and write.
• 7 Knowledge of administrative functions for a department.
• 8 Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.

Salary Range

$27.45 - $32.58

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.