Parks Maintenance/Program Supervisor

 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

 

Posted:  August 9, 2024

Closes:  Open Until Filled

Salary:  $40,852 Grade 7, Step 2

 

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled trades work planning, coordinating, supervising, and participating in the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks and recreation facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds, supervising recreation programs, preparing and maintaining appropriate records, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Parks and Recreation Program Director.  Limited supervision is exercised over part-time/seasonal staff.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Plans, organizes, directs, and inspects the work of crews engaged in the regular maintenance of parks and grounds areas, facilities, and equipment.

Inspects areas and facilities for conformance to maintenance and safety standards.

Performs general building maintenance and repair tasks including roofs, windows, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.

Supervises the work of grounds crews and trains new employees in landscaping, planting, spraying, pruning, and propagation of plants.

Supervises and promotes athletic or sports activities for various age groups.

Responds to citizen inquiries on division activities or need for services.

And all other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, tools, and materials used in park maintenance and construction; thorough knowledge of general building, equipment, repair, and maintenance; thorough knowledge of forestry, landscaping, and horticulture as applied to parks and grounds areas; thorough knowledge of the grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees grown in the area, their planting time and their soil requirements; thorough knowledge of hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in construction work; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in the area of park or turf and facility maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

 

Special Requirements

Possession of a North Carolina pesticide applicator license within six months of employment.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

 

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*Camden County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

 

 

 

 

Contact Human Resources

Beverly Fonville Human Resources Post Office Box 190 330 US Highway 158 East Camden, NC 27921 252-338-6363 ext. 315
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