Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01957

Department: Asheville Parks and Recreation

Division: Asset Management

Job classification: SUPERVISOR, PARKS CREW

Posting type: Internal/External

Categories: Management, Parks and Recreation, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

The City of Asheville is pleased to accept applications from qualified candidates for the position of Parks Crew Supervisor at the Parks and Recreation Department. This position provides front-line supervision of a crew engaged in daily operations, maintenance, and repair of City parks and infrastructure. This role also provides leadership in planning, scheduling, and quality assurance to ensure work is delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations.

Examples of duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff by providing direction, setting work priorities, coaching performance, and conducting appraisals; recommends hiring, discipline, and development actions in accordance with City policies.
• Allocating resources, ensuring adherence to established procedures.
• Plans, organizes, and allocates crew assignments, equipment, and materials to ensure timely and efficient project completion; adjusts schedules in response to weather, emergencies, or operational priorities.
• Authors, issues, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assigned work; ensures staff are trained and certified in required methods; audits field practices to maintain compliance with regulations and City standards.
• Monitors and inspects work sites to verify quality, safety, and efficiency; enforces compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and environmental standards; initiates corrective action when deficiencies are identified.
• Forecasts and manages equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support crew operations; initiates procurement requests and tracks inventory levels to ensure work readiness.
• Directs and verifies safe operation, preventative maintenance, and readiness of tools, vehicles, and equipment such as mowers, tractors, small loaders, and utility vehicles.
• Leads incident prevention and response by conducting job hazard analyses (JHAs), facilitating safety meetings, and investigating near-misses and incidents; implements corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
• Responds to emergencies by deploying resources to mitigate hazards, restore services, and protect public safety; serves as on-site incident lead for coordination with Risk, Public Safety, and other responding departments; assigns crews for after-hours or on-call duties as needed.
• Compiles and reports crew productivity, costs, safety performance, and quality metrics to management; recommends process improvements and budget needs based on documented data.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with vocational or technical training in construction management, facilities maintenance, natural resources management, or a related field; supplemented by five years of experience in grounds or facility maintenance, custodial services, or related work, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory responsibility.

Required License or Certifications:

• Valid state driver’s license.
• North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Supplemental information

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret crew production, cost, and safety data; applies findings to resource allocation and continuous improvement.

Human Interaction: Ability to lead, evaluate, and develop staff; resolve conflicts; and communicate priorities to employees, contractors, and the public.

Equipment Utilization: Ability to operate and oversee safe use of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools; ability to recognize and act on unsafe conditions.

Verbal Aptitude: Ability to communicate work plans, SOPs, and safety expectations to staff and stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to prepare cost estimates, calculate material quantities, and track performance metrics.

Functional Reasoning: Ability to assess site conditions, determine corrective actions, and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency and safety.

Situational Reasoning: Ability to respond to emergencies, adapt schedules, and exercise judgment when faced with unplanned conditions.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require moderate physical effort including climbing, bending, standing, and lifting materials up to 50 pounds; extended outdoor activity may be required.

Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to perceive visual, auditory, and environmental hazards; ability to communicate effectively in the field.

Environmental Factors: Work may be performed outdoors in conditions involving exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, noise, traffic hazards, temperature extremes, pesticides, and moving machinery.