Athletic Field Supervisor

City of Odessa•Odessa, TX

About The Position

Under basic supervision, schedules, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of Parks Department athletic field maintenance work crews. Sets priorities and allocates labor, materials, and equipment for daily work; assures the quality of work performed; and verifies that vehicles, equipment, and tools are used in compliance with safety regulations and standard procedures. The position supervises maintenance, inspection, and improvement projects for athletic fields in City parks and playgrounds. It also supervises assigned staff and work crews, oversees work orders and reports, coordinates equipment and material availability, and performs administrative duties such as employee scheduling and payroll reporting. The incumbent may operate trucks and heavy equipment, perform maintenance worker and equipment operator duties as needed, and supervise crews during emergency events. Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities. It requires moderate physical effort, including bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects, and may involve exposure to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment. Required safety precautions and equipment must be used, including City-approved safety shoes. The employee must have and maintain a cell phone for City use.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of municipal grounds maintenance experience or related experience.
One year of supervisory experience.
Valid Texas State Driver's License.
Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license through the Texas Department of Agriculture within one year of employment.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in parks, grounds, and athletic field maintenance.
Knowledge of federal, state, and City safety rules and regulations; heavy equipment and specialized vehicle operation, maintenance, and repair standards; and traffic laws for operating vehicles and equipment in public parks.
Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, including pesticide and herbicide application, and proper chemical use and storage, including OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets for workplace hazardous chemicals.
Knowledge of City geography, traffic patterns, parks, landmarks, and Parks facility locations.
Ability to identify and resolve athletic field maintenance needs, priorities, and safety problems; supervise staff, delegate tasks, and evaluate performance; prioritize multiple tasks and demands; and promote and enforce safe work practices.
Ability to operate a personal computer using standard and specialized software, and use specialized tools and heavy motorized equipment for maintenance and repair work.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Ability to perform moderate physical effort, including bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects, and to follow safety precautions while working around hazards, tools, and equipment.
Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use.
City-approved safety shoes must be worn.

Nice To Haves

Experience with athletic field maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance, inspection, and improvement projects for athletic fields in City parks and playgrounds.
Inspect athletic field facilities and identify and evaluate maintenance issues and priorities.
Plan and schedule staff, equipment, and materials for maintenance projects; set priorities and allocate resources.
Supervise work crews, assign tasks and projects, train staff, develop skills, evaluate performance, and address performance deficiencies.
Create and assign work orders and review completed work for compliance with work orders and Parks procedures.
Monitor work sites and equipment to ensure safe operating conditions and compliance with safety rules and regulations.
Review, approve, and summarize daily activity reports and material and equipment usage reports.
Inspect work projects and provide technical assistance and guidance to work crews.
Perform administrative work, including employee scheduling, payroll reporting, work activity reports, and inventory maintenance; ensure materials, supplies, and tools are available.
Operate trucks and heavy equipment; coordinate vehicle and equipment inspections and report mechanical problems requiring repair.
Supervise crews during emergency events and perform special tasks for public safety and property protection.
Follow safety precautions and report problems, emergency situations, unsafe acts or conditions, accidents, and injuries.
Perform maintenance worker and equipment operator duties as needed to meet workload demands.
Maintain regular and timely attendance and support courteous, cooperative interactions with the public and City staff while maintaining confidentiality.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.