Park Supervisor

Hays County•Wimberley, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Parks Manager, the Parks Specialist Lead assists with opening and closing parks, collecting permits and fees, and providing caretaker and sanitation services at Hays County Parks. The role helps ensure parks are aesthetically pleasing, clean, and safe, and oversees trash collection and disposal, public interaction, communicating park rules and regulations, and maintaining the general appearance of parks. The position may work at multiple locations, including Five Mile Dam Park, Jacobs Well, Dahlstrom Preserve, Winters Mill Parkway walking trail, and other Hays County Parks as assigned. The position has an immediate impact on park facility operations and the general public. The Parks Specialist Lead helps train and lead employees, schedules and assigns work, creates preventative maintenance schedules, and supports needs assessments for parks, facilities, staff, and the public. The role oversees caretaker, sanitation, groundskeeping, routine maintenance, security checks, park reservations, and park-related projects. It also coordinates volunteers and special-event facility setup, maintains activity logs and County park vehicles, interacts with visitors and property holders, and provides First Aid, CPR, or emergency assistance when needed.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Current valid Class C Driver’s License.
Current First Aid or CPR qualification, or ability to obtain one within 3 months.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience as a parks attendant or in related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure County parks and restroom facilities are opened and closed at posted hours.
Assist the Parks Manager with employee training and leadership, and with planning, assigning, and scheduling employee work.
Create and implement preventative maintenance schedules for County parks and County-owned parks equipment.
Establish and maintain an ongoing needs assessment program involving parks, facilities, staff, and the public.
Assist with oversight of caretaker and sanitation services, including cleaning restroom fixtures, floors, water fountains, and surrounding areas.
Ensure adequate supplies are available and coordinate with the Budget and Operations Manager on purchasing tools and supplies as needed.
Set an example of sound work ethics for park employees.
Lead and oversee grounds maintenance, including mowing, removing trash and debris, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse.
Direct staff on projects that maintain the general appearance of parks.
Conduct park security checks and arrange weekend and holiday security of County parks.
Explain park rules and regulations to the public and provide information about conservation practices and park and property histories.
Advise patrons of unsafe conditions and work with the Parks Manager when parks may need to close because of inclement weather or unsafe conditions.
Seek voluntary compliance with park rules, issue verbal warnings, and call authorities when necessary.
Lead and oversee routine park maintenance and advise the Parks Manager about non-routine maintenance or repair needs.
Keep parks free of broken or downed limbs and other public safety issues; keep signage clean and sign poles straight; remove or paint over graffiti as directed by the Parks Director.
Wash down solar panels weekly and sweep and wash sidewalks around buildings when necessary.
Assist with oversight of the County Parks reservation system and work with system developers to maintain a functional, user-friendly system.
Assist with management and oversight of County Parks projects and development of new parks.
Work and communicate directly with property and easement holders as needed.
Coordinate, schedule, and maintain a presence at assigned locations throughout their hours of operation.
Limit access to locations to the preset number of visitors.
Ensure County-issued park vehicles are maintained and functioning properly and that needed repairs are completed.
Create and maintain an activity log documenting site visits, observed activities, visitor counts, visit times, rule infractions, incident reports, and other pertinent information.
Interact with civic and volunteer groups and coordinate volunteer activities as needed.
Provide First Aid, CPR, or emergency assistance to visitors.
Lead and instruct employees in setting up and taking down facilities for special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.