Job Description

Posting number: 015028-26-YPCE

Department: Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment

Division: Park Operations

Job classification: Parks Supervisor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Recreation, Professional, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Parks, Maintenance, Project Management, Grounds & Landscaping, Program Management, Horticulture

DEFINITION

To plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of personnel engaged in a variety of park maintenance activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher level staff member. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of lower level employees.

Examples of duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:

• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of crews performing a variety of park maintenance and construction work.
• Estimate labor and material costs for work to be performed.
• Oversee the acquisition and purchase of supplies and materials.
• Maintain work times, equipment supply, and material records; make reports of work performed.
• Inspect work in progress; assist workers in resolving difficult work problems.
• Instruct subordinates in work techniques, use of equipment, and safety precautions and requirements.
• Inspect assigned park areas to locate and determine the extent of repairs or maintenance required.
• Inspect work of private contractors engaged in park maintenance work for the City.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration.
• Supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate subordinate employees.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Methods, materials, practices, equipment and tools used in park maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work, including the use of restricted pesticides for pre-emergent sterilization and growth control.
• Soil conditioning, plant growth and pruning patterns of shrubs and trees.
• Minor park maintenance and development construction.
• Shop operations and small equipment repairs.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, discipline, and performance evaluation.

Ability to

• Plan and organize the work of subordinate personnel engaged in park maintenance work.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Estimate costs and determine personnel and equipment needs.
• Identify the varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs used in City parks and the pests and diseases common to them.
• Work effectively with employees and the general public.
• Supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate subordinates.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be

Experience:
Five years of maintenance and/or construction experience in landscaping, horticulture, or park maintenance, including at least three (3) years of lead experience comparable to Park Maintenance Worker II in the City of Sacramento or higher.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATIONSPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Park Maintenance Worker II, please click here

Substitution
Completion of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in horticulture, arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture, turf management, parks management, or a related field may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years. A year of college-level coursework is considered to be 30 semester or equivalent quarter units.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointmentUnofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of an appropriate California Driver License at the time of appointment.

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Pesticide Applicator's Certificate at the time of appointment is required for some positions.

Supplemental information