Posting number: 05559
Department: Parks and Recreation
Job classification: Supv Crew
Posting type: Open
Categories: Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Parks
Join Our Team as a Mowing Supervisor and Make a Lasting Impact on Greensboro's Parks!
Hiring Salary Range: $46,818-$61,603 Full Salary Range: $46,818 - $83,780 Annually
Benefits: We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
Learn more here.
This position follows a 40-hour work schedule, typically Monday thru Thursday, 6:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. The schedule is subject to change during holiday weeks or emergency services, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays. This position may also participate in the snow and ice removal program, requiring 12-hour shifts during winter events.
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department, a nationally accredited department and four-time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence, is committed to enhancing community assets, expanding offerings through strong partnerships, and creating transformational programs. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals with positive attitudes, strong work ethics, and a passion for making a difference in Greensboro.
At the City of Greensboro, you’ll be joining a dedicated team focused on maintaining a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We value diversity, innovation, and teamwork, providing you with the opportunity to shape public spaces and impact the community. Enjoy professional growth, a supportive work environment, and the satisfaction of making Greensboro a better place to live, work, and play.
As a Mowing Supervisor, you will be a working supervisor on a mowing/landscaping crew, responsible for the grounds maintenance of City of Greensboro parks, buildings, and rights of way. Key responsibilities include managing multiple projects, supervising and coaching team members, overseeing work management documentation, and handling personnel matters such as employee development and training. You'll also ensure compliance with OSHA and Parks and Recreation Department safety rules and policies, as well as standard operating procedures for mowing, landscaping, and pesticide application.
This role requires strong communication and writing skills, the ability to prepare reports, and proficiency in following verbal and written instructions. You will frequently use software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), EAM work management software, and Kronos time-keeping software.
Physical duties for this position include standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, shoveling, and lifting heavy items up to 50 pounds. Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. You must maintain good attendance and have a reliable means of contact (home or cellular telephone).
Licenses Required: You must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tanker endorsement within 120 days of employment and a North Carolina Pesticide License within 1 year of employment.
This job is Non-Exempt and subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Ready to Lead?
If you have the skills and experience to lead a team in maintaining beautiful and safe public spaces, we encourage you to apply! Women and minorities are encouraged to apply, as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Join us in keeping Greensboro’s parks and community spaces vibrant and welcoming!

The City of Greensboro works with the community to improve the
quality of life for residents through inclusion, diversity, and trust. The
City has a professional staff of more than 3,000 employees who
maintain the values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect.
Greensboro is governed by a council-manager form of government with
a mayor and eight council members.
For more information on the City, call 336-373-CITY (2489).
Description
We exist to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.
General Information
Greensboro is a city in of North Carolina. It is the third-largest city by population in North Carolina and the largest city in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Greensboro's population stands at 269,666.