PARKS Maintenance Supervisor - Bishop Zone

The purpose of this classification is to supervise the day-to-day operations and staff involved in the maintenance of County parks and facilities in the Bishop zone.
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; complies and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counseled or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies and procedures.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work activities for assigned areas: prioritizes work activities to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to department management.

Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individual; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Supervises the daily maintenance of County-owned parks, facilities, athletic fields, nature trails, etc.; inspects assigned parks, nature trails, grounds, fences, buildings, recreation centers, theaters, art centers, etc.: determines maintenance and repair needs; compiles project lists for cost analysis and materials; develops maintenance schedules; assigns maintenance activities; and ensures that parks and facilities meet requirements of all applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations.

Supervises the performance of a variety of landscaping duties, such as mowing grass, planting flowers and shrubs, weed eating around signs and fence lines, edging curb lines, clearing leaves, tree limbs and other debris from park areas, spreading and hauling ground cover, dirt, or mulch, applying herbicides and pesticides, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding flower beds, aerating and spreading grass seed, servicing irrigation systems, grooming and lining ball fields, removing snow and ice, etc.

Supervises maintenance and construction tasks for various parks and facilities, such as resurfacing and renovating playgrounds, fields and courts, painting buildings, equipment, and parking lots, repairing and assembling fences and playground equipment, building sets and staging, shelves and other items, and performing light plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry repairs, etc.

Supervises the performance of general custodial duties at various parks and facilities, such as cleaning parks, ball fields, restrooms, kitchens, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and other areas, vacuuming carpets, scrubbing and waxing floors, dusting, washing windows, emptying trash, setting up and tearing down staging, chairs, tables, bleachers, etc. for meetings, classes, tournaments, and events.

Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies: ensures adequate inventory to complete work assignments; orders equipment, parts, and supplies; and maintains related documentation.

Supervises the operation, use and maintenance of County-owned vehicles, equipment, power tools, hand tools, and other power and motorized equipment; ensures maintenance of equipment and tools and work and shop areas; and schedules repairs as needed.

Training for staff on policies, procedures, methods, and on proper and safe landscape practices that include turf maintenance, building maintenance techniques, sports field maintenance practices, use of pesticides and other chemicals; ensures adherence to Department and County Policies, procedures and safety practices.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new equipment, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in continuing education activities; attends meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Coordinates and manages turf, soil landscape and parks maintenance practices; Works with contractors to ensure County projects are completed on time, within code, and on budget.

Confers with upper management to keep them informed of key issues and progress toward goals and objectives, and to garner or ensure continued support and approval for strategic initiatives.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by five years of experience in parks maintenance, landscaping, turf management operations or related field; the majority of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's license, including appropriate endorsements; Level 1A Erosion Certification, and Certified Playground Safety Inspector License preferred.Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, heights, confined spaces, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, or rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.