The fundamental reason this position
exists is to assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising the maintenance
of the City’s parks and related public grounds. The work responsibilities
include overseeing daily and seasonal maintenance activities and supervising
maintenance crews performing grounds upkeep, landscaping, turf care, irrigation
repair, playground inspection, and facility maintenance, assisting with
scheduling and directing maintenance operations, conducting inspections to ensure
compliance with safety and maintenance standards, coordinating contracted
services and special projects, performing administrative duties related to work
orders, inventory, and equipment, and supporting planning for future park
improvements. The employee reports directly to the Parks Division
Superintendent.
A High
school diploma or GED, and four (4) years of experience in parks, grounds, or landscape
maintenance, including one (1) year in a supervisory or lead worker role.
NOTE: Qualifying
education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Work is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather
conditions and requires standing, walking, bending, lifting to 50 pounds, and
operating maintenance equipment; the work may involve exposure to chemicals,
noise, equipment hazards, and uneven terrain, and occasionally requires after‑hours
or on‑call duty for emergencies or special events. Must possess a valid
driver’s license to drive city vehicles.