Parks Maintenance Supervisor

City of Renton • Wa, WA

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About The Position

The City of Renton is seeking an experienced Parks Maintenance Supervisor for its Parks and Recreation Department. The position plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily field operations and performs technical, professional, and administrative duties. The supervisor coaches, mentors, and trains employees through field engagement, feedback, and recognition, fostering professional growth, team performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in park and trail maintenance operations.

The supervisor oversees parks and trails maintenance, coordinates equipment and supply procurement, assists with budgets and long-range projects, schedules routine and special maintenance and event support, and ensures safe, efficient work. The role includes inspecting City parks, trails, and grounds; managing irrigation, turf, soil, and chemical-control work; maintaining records and GIS infrastructure information; providing technical information to the public; overseeing contractors; and evaluating operations and employee performance. The supervisor may respond to emergencies and off-hours situations, provide first aid and CPR, and support critical City priorities during disasters or other emergencies.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with occasional work in an office environment. Evening and/or weekend work may be needed, and participation in a standby or on-call rotation may be required. The role involves exposure to high-voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, equipment noise, and high-traffic right-of-way conditions.

Requirements

• At least four years of increasingly responsible experience maintaining landscaped areas.
• At least one year of supervisory or lead experience, or demonstrated leadership experience.
• State Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Valid Backflow Assembly Tester Certificate (BAT) or Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification.
• Obtain a valid Flagging and Traffic Control Certificate within six months of employment.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within six months of employment.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and successful completion of a required driving record check.
• Successful completion of a required background check.
• Ability to write with correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion and to lift heavy objects in awkward or confined spaces using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, climb stairs, and bend, stretch, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to drive to offsite locations, move throughout City facilities, operate a computer and office equipment, and communicate with City employees and residents.
• Ability to work evening and/or weekend hours as needed and potentially participate in a standby or on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise parks and trails maintenance operations.
• Coordinate procurement and distribution of equipment and supplies to staff.
• Assist in developing area budgets; monitor materials purchases and expenditures; and evaluate work projects, equipment, and material needs with approval from the Parks Maintenance Manager.
• Review and work from sketches, blueprints, and construction plans.
• Track work completion in an electronic maintenance management system and update GIS maps and diagrams of water, surface water, electrical networks, and other park infrastructure.
• Provide technical and policy information to the public and resolve complaints about parks and trails maintenance.
• Assist with implementing workgroup goals and long-range projects.
• Plan and coordinate routine and special parks and trail maintenance projects, chemical spray schedules, and water conservation through efficient irrigation methods.
• Coordinate logistics for routine and special events with other divisions and departments, and schedule maintenance to avoid conflicts with games and events.
• Train personnel in the safe operation, use, and care of heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment, and hand and power tools, including safe chemical handling and application.
• Review irrigation construction plans and recommend project modifications, repairs, or adjustments.
• Design, supervise, and participate in installing, replacing, repairing, and servicing sprinkler heads, valves, controllers, and irrigation systems.
• Evaluate contracted services and direct contractors and other personnel to ensure contract terms are met.
• Maintain chemical and hazardous-material records and safety data sheets, and submit required pesticide-use reports to County and State agencies.
• Inspect parks, trails, and City grounds for safety issues, vandalism, repairs, and maintenance needs.
• Ensure respiratory protective equipment is sanitized and required records are maintained.
• Respond to emergency and off-hour situations as required and administer first aid and CPR as needed.
• Operate vehicles, specialized equipment, irrigation systems, and hand and power tools while following legal and defensive driving practices.
• Keep current with relevant technological advancements and perform traffic control duties as assigned.
• Diagnose disease and direct or perform control or eradication using equipment or chemicals in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide and perform soil and turf management, irrigation-system, and automation practices.
• Evaluate employee performance and hold regular staff and one-to-one check-in meetings with direct reports.
• Coordinate hiring and onboarding of new employees; train staff and establish specific, measurable standards and goals.
• Assist in developing and communicating department goals that support the City’s Mission and Business Plan.
• Evaluate maintenance operations to improve customer service, productivity, and efficiency, and help resolve work-related complaints and issues that staff cannot address.
• Comply with and administer City policies, and foster equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of individuals and groups.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance and perform other duties as assigned.
• Support critical City priorities during disasters or other emergencies as assigned.

Benefits

• Deferred compensation plan with a City contribution of 3% of the employee’s salary.
• VEBA Plan with a City contribution of 1% of the employee’s salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, eleven holidays, and two personal holidays per year.
• Enrollment in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed