Parks Maintenance Supervisor

City of Eden Prairie•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Supervisor monitors and supervises maintenance of the park system. This full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position is based at the Maintenance Facility in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and reports to the Parks and Natural Resources Manager. Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., though hours may vary based on business needs. The hiring range is $98,426–$113,173, depending on qualifications. The supervisor manages employees in lead, full-time, and seasonal positions and oversees division operations, maintenance programs, scheduling, budgets, and continuous improvement. The role includes frequent visits to City park locations to check on city crews and private contractors. Occasional presentations to Park Commissioners and residents, report preparation, and public-facing service are also part of the work. The physical effort is light for most of the work; lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds is required intermittently. Candidates must successfully complete the City's pre-employment evaluation before their first day.

Requirements

Associate degree or two-year technical degree or certificate in a related field.
At least three years of relevant work experience.
At least four years of experience providing work direction.
Must successfully complete and pass the City's pre-employment evaluation before the first day of employment.
Must have a valid driver's license and an excellent driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience leading projects and coordinating daily operations with teams in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Manage employees in lead, full-time, and seasonal positions, including hiring, workforce planning and scheduling, employee relations, and employee development.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee division operations to achieve department goals.
Analyze workload proactively and develop daily, weekly, and yearly schedules.
Build strong cross-department relationships with appropriate stakeholders.
Evaluate work progress and quality, identify obstacles, and adjust plans to achieve results.
Communicate and update necessary parties on project progress.
Ensure a safe work environment and promote continuous improvement.
Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance and reliability programs, and supervise maintenance optimization activities.
Participate in capital improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide strategic input during budget planning and manage expenditures through mindful purchasing and invoice monitoring.
Uphold the reputation of the department and City in interactions with the public.
Respond to and resolve difficult situations professionally and tactfully.
Provide timely, high-quality services, including emergency response.
Perform a variety of other duties as part of the City team.