Parks & Public Grounds Supervisor- Park/Sports Complex

City of North Myrtle Beach•North Myrtle Beach, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this role provides leadership and direction for assigned subordinate crew members in the maintenance of city properties, public grounds, and Parks and Recreation facilities and amenities. The position coordinates, oversees, and participates in construction, repair, maintenance, and pest control activities, with a primary focus on athletic and park facilities, parking and common spaces, landscapes, restrooms, dog parks, and natural areas at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex. This includes tree care, playground safety inspections, assisting with the Great Christmas Light Show infrastructure, and ensuring quality turf and athletic field preparation. The role also involves supervising pesticide application and overseeing contractors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in grounds maintenance, management, or construction
Valid driver's license
Graduate of NRPA Maintenance Management School (or within two years of hire)
Must be physically able to operate ride-on and walk behind mowers, small engine landscape equipment, a rubber tire backhoe, front end loader, tractor, roller, dump truck and grader.
Capable of utilizing tools such as saws, drills, hammers, mowing and trenching tools, and hand tools.
Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.
Familiar with and able to operate a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with the maintenance of City grounds such as back hoe, skid steer, mower, small engine equipment, tractor, roller, and dump truck.
Utilizes tools such as saws, drills, hammer, mowing and trenching tools, hand tools, etc.
Understands and is capable of utilizing stand-alone and networked computers and software required for payroll and maintenance activity tracking and reporting.
Comfortable with and adept at using multiple methods of communication including oral, written, phone, text message, and email.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or certificate in Sports turf or Golf Course Management
SC commercial driver's license
SC Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (category 3, 5, and/or 6)
Playground Safety Inspector Certification
ISA Arborist Certification (Municipal Specialist preferred)
SC Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License - Category 3 and 5
SC Commercial Driver's License – Class B minimum
ISA Arborist Certification
NRPA Playground Safety Inspector Certification
ISA Arborist Certification – Municipal Specialist

Responsibilities

Identifies and interviews staff candidates and recommends potential hires.
Schedules crew to ensure adequate, efficient staffing for routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
Assists Manager in personnel management activities including scheduling, time verification, discipline, and performance evaluation.
Performs leadership duties including training, instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning projects, and maintaining standards.
Coordinates activities to maintain properties and amenities to City standards.
Recommends transfers/promotions of subordinate crew members.
Plans, organizes and directly supervises crewmembers ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, safety, quality, and efficiency.
Sets and communicates Parks and Recreation standards aligned with Department priorities.
Recognizes maintenance needs and plans and organizes work activities to satisfy those needs.
Estimates time, manpower, and equipment requirements and schedules accordingly.
Attends meetings to coordinate work activities, review status, exchange information, and resolve problems.
Advises and responds to requests for service or assistance and provides feedback.
Monitors inventory of supplies and ensures availability of adequate equipment and materials.
Contacts vendors and schedules demonstrations of equipment for potential purchase.
Initiates requests for new or replacement items.
Prepares yearly budget for planned projects, programs, and services.
Approves expenses and monitors expenditures against budgeted amounts.
Operates a variety of standard and specialized machinery, equipment, and tools associated with grounds maintenance.
Ensures the maintenance and care of equipment used in daily operations.
Inspects vehicles, facilities, infrastructure, and equipment regularly.
Schedules and performs preventative maintenance activities on Division equipment.
Follows safety procedures, reports unsafe activities and conditions, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment for safety.
Performs regular safety inspections of equipment, facilities, and personal protective equipment.
Conducts safety meetings and trains employees in safe operational procedures.
Ensures all work is performed in accordance with applicable codes, policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of safety and quality.
Utilizes stand-alone and networked computers and software for payroll and maintenance tracking.
Provides adequate records of labor, materials, and equipment used and ensures accurate logging in MainTrac.
Participates in other Public Grounds maintenance and special event activities.
Learns and executes emergency operations procedures.
Identifies, diagnoses, and coordinates tree care.
Supervises, schedules, and oversees safety inspections of playgrounds and other park amenities.
Assists with installation of infrastructure and fixtures associated with the Great Christmas Light Show.
Performs and supervises timely work including inspecting, installing, maintaining, repairing and renovating park, athletic, restroom, and recreation amenities.
Oversees contractors in maintenance of amenities.
Ensures maintenance of quality turf and preparation of athletic fields.
Oversees pesticide application plan through hands-on application and/or supervision of subordinate staff.