Park Operations Maintenance Supervisor

City of Eugene • Eugene, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Parks and Open Space Division is seeking to hire an experienced dynamic Park Operations Maintenance Supervisor. We are looking for a person who demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills paired with experience in leadership, budgets, customer service and asset management. This position is a member of the Park Operations Leadership Team and is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities and projects throughout a region of Eugene’s developed parks system.

Requirements

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in field maintenance operations, including two years of supervisory responsibility or four years of responsible lead-worker or experience.
• Equivalent to an Associate Degree in area of responsibility or closely related field.
• Must pass a background check.
• A valid Oregon driver's license or, the ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard.
• Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).
• Oregon Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide License (Category 802 Ornamental & Turf Herbicide) must be obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Organize, direct and implement maintenance program activities.
• Read and interpret street maps and blueprints; interpret and work from blueprints, penciled layouts and/or sketches and to prepare layouts or sketches for minor parks projects.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Prepare and monitor a budget.
• Prepare short and long term planning for a variety of maintenance programs.
• Analyze and compile technical information and prepare reports.
• Work long hours during inclement weather and Public Works emergencies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Serve on-call evenings and weekends and respond to Public Works emergencies when called.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Materials, methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in park maintenance and repair activities.
• Knowledge of Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations such as commercial driver’s licensing requirements, drug and alcohol testing procedures, and confined space entry techniques.
• Knowledge of Sources of information related to program area(s), including recent developments, current literature, expert consultants and professional associations.
• Knowledge of Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of Modern office procedures, methods and relevant computer equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of Business letter writing and report preparation.
• Knowledge of Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Knowledge of Safe work practices.
• Knowledge of Materials, equipment and practices used in skilled facility maintenance trades.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for custodial duties in parks and related restroom and shelters, turf and horticultural practices in park landscapes and specialty gardens, playgrounds, sports-fields, irrigation, lighting, park parking lots and dog parks within assigned region or area of supervision.
• Responsible for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff; assigns work and ensures appropriate training is provided; investigates complaints; recommends and administers disciplinary actions; handles sensitive personnel matters and recommends grievance responses; exercises full supervision over employees.
• Develops and monitors assigned budgets.
• Manages accounts payable and procurement card processes for the program areas supervised.
• Analyzes and evaluates current operational procedures and maintenance programs, develops, and implements short and long-range programs and strategies.
• Operates under an ICS system and may direct assigned staff and other public works and technical personnel during emergencies such as ice and snow events, major street failures, flooding, windstorms, landslides, and other types of emergencies in parks or rights-of-way areas.
• Evaluates completed maintenance activities, repairs, or construction to ensure all work being performed adheres to established standards, policies or regulations.
• Serves as a member of the rotational on-call supervisors and managers team that responds to Public Works after-hours call outs and emergencies.

Benefits

• Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
• In addition, the City will pay a 3% contribution to a deferred compensation program if the employee contributes at least 1%.
• From January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2034, most retirees may work for a PERS-participating employer for an unlimited number of hours while continuing to receive their pension benefit based on HB 2296.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree