City of University Park · 1 month ago
Parks Supervisor
University Park, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCity of University Park is seeking a Parks Supervisor to assist in planning and overseeing the maintenance of parks and recreational areas. The role involves scheduling staff, supervising daily operations, and ensuring quality control in various park maintenance tasks.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists in scheduling, supervising and performing of daily operations of the Parks and Recreation Department. Schedules staff for specific projects and maintenance on a daily basis
Daily inspections of parks, work order creation and management, daily checkups and spot checks of the various crews on the job sites
Supervises urban forestry operations to include pruning, removals, planting, root flare work, inventory maintenance, hazardous tree assessments, tree health and condition assessments, and emergency response
Supervises, evaluates, and/or performs various park maintenance tasks, such as: planting and removal of trees, shrubs, flowers, ground covers, litter control, turf maintenance, weed control, repair and maintenance of athletic fields; irrigation system, pond and fountain repair and maintenance, maintenance and repair of structures, landscape and structure construction. Ensures quality control throughout each project. Identify pest populations and treatment programs
Participates in payroll and timekeeping
Supervises athletic fields, park reservation requests and special events
Evaluates the performance of employees and coaches them on opportunities for professional development. Maintains records of work performed such as job assignments, jobs completed and specific reports regarding labor, materials and equipment use
Investigates citizen complaints and requests for services such as athletic field usage, park reservations, tree matters, and general park concerns
Provides in-field inspection services and assist in settling disputes of reservable park space utilization
Assists with scheduling trainings and professional development for the department. Requisitions equipment, materials and supplies through established purchasing guidelines. Coordinates the procurement and delivery of materials, equipment, and supplies to assure completion of assigned jobs
May be required to work evenings and weekends
Assists in inventory, procurement, and storage, and general upkeep of equipment
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of extensive experience in urban forestry
Experience in athletic fields
Experience in sports turf management
Experience in irrigation system maintenance
Employee supervision
Preferred
ISA Certified Arborist designation
Professional Turf Manager Certification (CPTM)
Minimum of an Associate's degree in Turf Management
Valid Texas B-CDL Driver's License preferred within one year of hire
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life, AD&D and Long-term Disability insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Retirement benefits
457 Deferred Compensation accounts
Accrued paid vacation and sick leave time
Paid holidays
Employee tuition reimbursement
Higher education learning partnerships for employees and their dependents
Travel assistance
Free employee assistance program
Identity theft protection services
Company
City of University Park
University Park, a predominantly residential community of more than 25,000 residents, is located approximately five miles north of downtown Dallas, Texas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase