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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Parks Supervisor

Kissimmee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$25.02/hr - $25.02/hr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that operates under the City of Kissimmee, focusing on parks and recreation management. The Parks Supervisor role involves daily supervision of public parks and facilities, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while overseeing maintenance operations and staff.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Supervises one of the following: subordinate facility maintenance and park maintenance personnel, community service/inmate workers and volunteers

Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintain standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; recommending the selection of new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee transfers, promotions, discipline and discharge

Assists with interviewing and hiring; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed

Conducts inspections; ensures the timely completion of subsequent maintenance and repair work; inspects the athletic facility, playgrounds and parks

Reviews, schedules and assigns work orders to appropriate personnel

May be required to apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to city landscapes

Ensures the availability of adequate and properly working equipment, tools and materials for each assignment

Orders supplies and materials as needed

May be required to supervise community service program, lock-up program and other special programs as assigned

Assists in coordinating division activities with those of other departments and agencies

Assists with setup, monitoring and breakdown of special events

Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints of citizens and City personnel

Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including maintenance reports, inspection reports, work requests, purchase orders, invoices, price quotations, work schedules, memos, etc

Receives, reviews and submits records pertaining to annual contracts, bids and maintenance requests; assigns all departmental work projects

Operates vehicles, high lift, fork lift, trucks, utility trailers, roller, tractors, bobcat, bush hog, various mowers, aerator, backhoe, blowers, edger and a variety of hand and power tools

Exercises care and safety in the use of assigned equipment and vehicles

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other City personnel, subordinates, sales representatives, contractors, community organizations, volunteers, students, customers, parents, various government agencies, and the general public

Qualification

Facilities maintenanceLandscapingSupervisory skillsHorticulture certificationIncident Command System certificationsBasic mathematicsRecord managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by three to five years of experience in facilities/grounds maintenance, landscaping and/or construction, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Must possess a valid state of Florida driver's license

Must possess or obtain the most current FEMA 100, 200, 700, and 800 Incident Command System certifications within 12 months of appointment to the job

Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of the City as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Foreman

Is knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position

Has knowledge in the areas of facilities and grounds maintenance and repair work, landscaping, irrigation, general construction and renovation

Has knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and practices of the industry

Have skill in the care and use of required tools and equipment

Is able to plan and supervise the work of others

Has the ability to offer instruction and advice to subordinates regarding departmental policies, methods, and regulations; is able to offer employee training as required

Is able to perform employee evaluations and to make recommendations based on results

Has the ability to offer assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required

Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision

Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities

Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency

Is able to read and interpret relatively complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job

Is able to assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear and effective manner

Has knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department

Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals, and members of the public through contact and cooperation

Has knowledge of basic mathematics

Has knowledge of the City budget preparation process; is able to ensure department adherence to allocated funds

Has knowledge of and skill in the use of computers for records management

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including trucks, heavy equipment, mowers, hand and power tools

Tasks include the ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical efforts, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects and materials of light weight (30 pounds) to moderate weight (up to 50 pounds)

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities

Exercises immediate remedial action to correct and quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility

Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts

Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations

Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work

Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedure

Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas

Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility

Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives

Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations

Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors

Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment