Parks Maintenance Crew Supervisor

City of High Point•High Point, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Supervisor performs difficult skilled and responsible technical work supervising and participating in the work of a park maintenance crew; does related work as required. Work schedule may include nights, weekends and holidays. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor and work guidance is provided to assigned work crews.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Thorough knowledge of golf course maintenance and management techniques acquired from a combination of formal education and on-the-job training.
Must have a North Carolina Pesticide license or be able to obtain during probationary period of one (1) year
Thorough understanding of local, state and federal safety regulations and OSHA
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens, and necessary to operate equipment safely and enforce safety regulations.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position: Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see people other workers, equipment and vehicles from a distance for safety reasons when operating equipment and supervising employees. Both eyes 20/25 – R 20/30 – L 20/30 corrected Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see operating panel of equipment and other work aids close at hand. Both eyes 20/25 corrected Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. Must be able to judge distances so as to use both hands in performing different tasks at the same time and to operate the equipment safely. Depth perception – 4 Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. To ensure safety, must be able to see wide span of area to observe employees and other people as they enter and leave work area. Accommodation – Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This is especially important when doing near-point work while glancing up to check the entire work area. Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly from equipment and the immediate work area to observe other equipment or people who may be located at varying distances.
Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include: Medium to Heavy Work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, squatting, bending, and stooping, although worker does sit on occasions. Must be able to move quickly since safety factors are involved.
Type of Physical Demands Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisor or members of the general public; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives and perform the relative task. As a supervisor, must be able to make responsible decisions so good judgement is extremely important.
Mathematics Ability Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: Ability to use arithmetic to the extent of using figures when measuring areas and supplies, when calculating and counting. Must be able to count and figure the amounts of materials and/or supplies needed for golf course maintenance and repair assignments. Must be able to make reports containing mathematical calculations.
Language Ability The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) year degree in horticulture, turf management, or similar field
Previous experience in a paid supervisory position

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, trains, organizes and supervises the work of small crews in the daily operations of park maintenance activities
Prepares and maintains daily work reports
Trains new workers in the safe operation of tools and equipment
Supervises and participates in the park maintenance, repair, installation and construction work
Inspects and maintains outdoor courts
Coordinates the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields
Mows, trims, cleans and maintains park areas using specialized equipment such as tractors with attachments, reel mowers, pickup trucks with trailers, heavy dump trucks, backhoes, tractor-loaders, chippers, chain saws, riding mowers, airless paint sprayers and other related equipment
Inspects work in progress to assure conformance with instructions
Makes and adjusts work assignments
Requisitions necessary equipment and materials
Applies pesticides and herbicides as needed to maintain healthy and attractive grounds
Cuts down and removes dead trees and shrubs and weeds flower beds
Prunes, mulches and plants trees and shrubs
Grades, seeds, fertilizes, waters and sods turf areas
Installs, repairs and maintains irrigation systems
Prepares simple work reports
Trains and instructs subordinates
Ensures that all park maintenance work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies