Supervisor - Park Maintenance (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas

1d•$27 - $33

About The Position

The Park Maintenance Supervisor oversees, leads, and supervises crews and crew leaders responsible for cleaning, maintaining, caring for, and repairing parks, playgrounds, facilities, public spaces, and landscaping for the Parks and Recreation Department. The role plans and directs daily maintenance work, oversees staff in a complex operational unit, and performs related administrative, customer service, and field activities. The work is non-routine and may involve complex semi-skilled, skilled, or technical tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of experience operating mowers and other lawn equipment while maintaining public facilities, lakes, zoo, aquarium, and park grounds; collecting garbage and brush; and trimming landscaping.
Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge of equipment, tools, methods, and practices used in construction repairs.
Ability to maintain and operate hand and power tools.
Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures.
Ability to supervise, lead, direct, evaluate, and train crews, staff, and subordinate personnel.
Ability to serve on committees and recommend changes to improve quality and efficiency.
Ability to read and write.
Knowledge of departmental administrative functions.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage daily park maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion; respond to customer emails and calls; enter routine and on-demand work orders; respond to 311 service requests; review and approve daily time sheets; and submit daily athletic field and park closures.
Conduct park quality inspections, supervise ongoing projects, attend park and trail site visits for contract relations and special events, and occasionally operate heavy and small equipment.
Provide on-the-job training and leadership; assist with timekeeping; delegate assignments; and participate in and encourage professional development and staff training.
Perform clerical and administrative functions for maintenance crews; document and track inspections, projects, accident or injury reports, and inventory; assist with bidding, cost estimates, schedules, and documentation following environmental spills and other emergencies.
Process and approve employee and personnel requests; manage timecards and work assignments; assist with personnel issues; address performance deficiencies and recommend disciplinary actions; evaluate performance and recommend awards, promotions, or other recognition.
Serve on committees focused on improving Parks and Recreation parks and facilities, and provide input and recommendations on park maintenance work.
Provide quality customer service and interact with the public; handle hazardous or dangerous situations professionally and efficiently.
Perform other work as required or assigned.