Crew Supervisor

City of Greensboro•Nc 27401, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Mowing Supervisor and Make a Lasting Impact on Greensboro's Parks! 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). This job is Non-Exempt and subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 1-3 years of experience in commercial mowing or landscaping, OR No High School Diploma/GED with 3-5 years of experience in commercial mowing or landscaping
Valid driver's license
Valid NC Pesticide License (OR the ability to obtain within 1 year of employment)
Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with a tanker endorsement within 120 days of employment
Strong communication and writing skills
Ability to prepare reports
Proficiency in following verbal and written instructions
Proficiency in using software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), EAM work management software, and Kronos time-keeping software
Ability to maintain good attendance
Must have a reliable means of contact (home or cellular telephone)

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license
Possession of a current CPSI "Certified Playground Safety Inspector" certification
Associate’s Degree or higher in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field
Experience with EAM or other work management software
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects
Supervise and coach team members
Oversee work management documentation
Handle personnel matters such as employee development and training
Ensure compliance with OSHA and Parks and Recreation Department safety rules and policies
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures for mowing, landscaping, and pesticide application
Perform grounds maintenance of City of Greensboro parks, buildings, and rights of way
Participate in the snow and ice removal program