Parks Service Supervisor I

City of Clearwater•Clearwater, FL

22h

About The Position

Under limited direction, the Parks Service Supervisor I oversees, supervises, leads, directs, and ensures the quality of maintenance and repair for the City’s parks, playgrounds, and other public amenities. The role monitors contracts, maintains communication with contractors, and evaluates the quality of their work. The current listing is for Downtown Landscape.

Requirements

A valid state driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED, plus three years of experience as a laborer in the care and maintenance of parks or similar grounds and one year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of landscape, athletic field, and grounds maintenance procedures; athletic field layouts, turf grasses, and irrigation techniques; and softball and baseball diamond layouts.
Knowledge of hand and power tools and equipment, personnel management and supervisory techniques, staff scheduling and coordination, OSHA rules, safety laws and regulations, department policies and protocols, and equipment maintenance practices.
Ability to operate hand and power tools, small trucks, and other equipment; manage and coordinate athletic fields, tournaments, and programs; and work with contractors and vendors.
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships, prepare and present training presentations, prepare clear records and reports, read and apply warning labels, deal tactfully with customers, and use tact and independent judgment within established guidelines.
General proficiency operating a computer.

Responsibilities

Supervise, oversee, and schedule Park Service Technicians; prioritize work, communicate information to crews, support proper equipment use, and coordinate crews when schedules change.
Perform department administrative duties, including processing purchasing-card receipts, creating purchase orders, contacting vendors, monitoring inventory, conducting inspections, directing staff, scheduling park maintenance, communicating special requests, and addressing safety concerns.
Assign and supervise field crews at job sites; provide direction, guidance, and training; manage and check payroll and time cards; and provide performance reviews and feedback.
Oversee landscape, fountain, tree, and pressure-washing contracts; monitor bidding, track billing, BPOs, and invoices, communicate with contractors, and ensure work is timely and meets quality expectations.
Order and monitor supplies and maintain control of inventories.
Oversee park landscape maintenance, including mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation assistance and repair, chemical applications, and related landscaping tasks.
Perform and oversee general maintenance of grounds, facilities, and park amenities, including servicing, cleaning, and monitoring public restrooms.
Track and maintain records for trucks, mowers, trailers, and small equipment; prepare documents and checklists; and schedule equipment servicing and repairs.
Use hand tools, power tools, and equipment, and operate City vehicles such as pickup trucks and small dump trucks.
Stay informed about safety requirements, standards, equipment, and topics including CDL endorsements, confined space, bloodborne pathogens, lockout/tagout, Right to Know, PPE, job-site hazards, and OSHA standards.
Advise employees about training programs, policies, and procedures, and coordinate training with other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.