Park Maintenance Supervisor

City of Walnut Creek • Walnut Creek, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking one full-time Park Maintenance Supervisor to join the Park Services and Open Space Division of the Public Works Department. This position plans, supervises, and participates in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park grounds and facilities and landscaped areas. The supervisor serves as a member of the Department’s management team, participating in departmental policy development, administrative planning, and problem resolution. This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating the work activities of park maintenance crews in the field, and employees may perform or assist subordinates in performing duties. The Park Maintenance Supervisor assists the Assistant Public Works Director in the planning and layout of jobs and selection of materials and work procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• A minimum of five (5) years of extensive experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks or similar landscaped settings.
• Including two years of supervisory or lead worker experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Possession of a State of California Qualified Applicator's Certificate (QAC).
• Considerable knowledge of the procedures, materials, equipment, and safety hazards common to park maintenance work.
• Considerable knowledge of insecticides and pesticides and safe applications.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and the ability to plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of assigned personnel.
• Working knowledge of grasses, shrubs, trees and ornamental plants, including the diseases and insects with which they may become infected.
• Skill in communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the construction, maintenance, and repair of park grounds and related park facilities.
• Ability to train personnel on section activities, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in an effective manner.
• Ability to allocate equipment, materials, and personnel in a cost-effective manner.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public on matters relating to use and maintenance of parks and playgrounds.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates for time, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports on materials, equipment, and personnel utilized in the park’s operation.
• Ability to effectively utilize computer applications and technology related to the work.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of courses in supervision, grounds maintenance, and horticulture is desirable.
• Possession of a State of California Agricultural Pest Control Adviser’s License (PCA) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, and participates in the work of crews engaged in the care and maintenance of park and recreation areas.
• Determines equipment and material needs and submits requisitions and requests for same.
• Receives inquiries and resolves complaints and concerns of a routine nature related to park maintenance.
• Supervises minor park construction projects.
• Coordinates work of crews for the best utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Examines work areas, assists in review of proposed projects and the determination of the best approach to accomplish program objectives.
• Reviews work in progress and resolves work problems.
• Inspects work upon completion.
• Enforces safety regulations.
• Trains park workers in the practices and procedures related to park maintenance and sprinkler installation.
• Inspects landscaped areas and determines the need for fertilization, pesticides, aeration, trimming, and related maintenance work.
• Inspects playground equipment and park furniture for safety and appearance.
• Instructs subordinates in proper use of fertilizers, pesticides, tools, and related safety procedures.
• Directs the preparation of sites and the planting, cultivating, weeding, fertilizing, spraying, irrigation, trimming, and removal of grass, trees, shrubs, plants and flowers, and the regular mowing of grass.
• Directs and participates in carrying out a program for the planting and maintenance of street trees.
• Supervises the installation and maintenance of pipelines and sprinkler systems.
• Operates light equipment as necessary.
• Assists in review of park designs and preparation of maintenance impact reports.
• Makes recommendations regarding which projects should be contracted and which performed by City staff.
• Assists the Assistant Public Works Director in the coordination of activities of the Park’s Section with those of other Public Services work units, City departments, and contractors.
• Coordinates routine, working aspects of City contracts, including regular inspections of contractors’ work.
• Coordinates routine aspects of contracts with the City by those agencies for which the City provides landscape maintenance.
• Makes recommendations on personnel actions, budgetary needs, and other administrative matters.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Reviews and approves timecards.
• Evaluates employee performance.

Benefits

• CARE, the City’s robust award-winning employee engagement initiative, focuses on three key areas: providing career development opportunities; promoting connections among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED