Parks Operations Supervisor

El Paso County•El Paso, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

El Paso County is seeking a passionate and experienced Parks Operations Supervisor to oversee parks, trails, and open spaces in the south park district. This leadership role involves managing daily maintenance and operations, leading a dedicated team, and coordinating various tasks such as maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, turf management, construction projects, facility improvements, and trail/open space management. The position also includes staff development, budget management, project planning, and ensuring safe, high-quality park operations. This is an opportunity to combine a passion for the outdoors with leadership expertise to make a lasting impact on the community and preserve the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of El Paso County Parks for future generations. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training is provided by El Paso County for qualified employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in maintenance or construction.
Two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must obtain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake (L) restriction within six months of employment; Tanker Endorsement (N) preferred.
Extensive knowledge of landscaping, forestry, arboriculture, and horticulture.
Extensive knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of park areas and facilities.
Knowledge of hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
Knowledge of Park Operations Division programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to effectively supervise and train staff and ensure that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner; ability to objectively review, evaluate, and document the performance of employees.
Ability to safely operate light and heavy equipment; ability to operate a road grader, skid loader, box-blade, or tractor.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships with co-workers, County staff, and the public.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to identify problems and develop and recommend resolutions to management.
Ability to create a positive atmosphere and environment that fosters teamwork.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in park administration, horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field.
Six years of progressively responsible work experience in maintenance or construction.
Tanker Endorsement (N) preferred for CDL.

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates maintenance activities for the Division, including grounds maintenance and facility or equipment maintenance, and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, horticulture activities, minor construction, facility cleaning, and trash collection.
Provides supervision, mentorship, guidance, and training to staff.
Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
Coordinates maintenance and construction activities with other crews, volunteers, County departments and divisions, other organizations, and the public as necessary.
Ensures work is performed according to maintenance goals and guidelines.
Inspects maintenance and construction activities and provides project schedules, reports, and data analysis to management and ensures efficient deployment of resources.
Coordinates with Division Leadership concerning equipment, materials, and staffing needs and requirements.
Interprets and implements procedures and standards for the maintenance and completion of assigned operations.
Reviews progress and recommends changes in priorities and schedules.
Tours district facilities on an ongoing basis and identifies necessary repairs.
Monitors work of outside contractors and assists in the development and implementation of strategic planning, goals, goal measurement, objectives, and priorities of assigned programs.
Responsible for monitoring the budget for assigned district and ensuring projects are completed within budget.
Performs skilled labor in any or all of the areas of grounds maintenance and facility or equipment maintenance and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, horticulture activities, minor construction, facility cleaning, and trash collection.
Performs labor tasks required in the maintenance of park facilities, including the use and operation of specialized vehicles, equipment, and power tools as needed for assigned maintenance and improvement projects.
Operates light and heavy equipment and vehicles such as riding mower, skid-steer, backhoe, turf maintenance equipment, and dump truck.
Performs inspections, routine preventative maintenance, and cleaning of assigned vehicles.
Identifies and recommends the need for various minor and major capital improvements to management within assigned areas,, including existing and potential safety concerns, turf, horticulture, forestry, irrigation, building and facility maintenance, construction, and other programs.
Determines and recommends additional supplies, tools, or materials needed to complete recommended improvements.
Manages district budget, tracks expenses, and writes purchase orders.
Responsible for maintaining and purchasing supplies and materials as needed; maintains records of all purchases and expenditures.
Works with Recreation staff to prepare facilities for the County Fair.
Attends management, parks, planning, and other meetings as needed.
Performs other duties as required.