Maintenance Supervisor - Parks & Grounds at Town of Queen Creek, AZ

About the Department

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Positions assigned to this class are responsible for supervising semi-skilled and skilled level maintenance staff in area of assignment to include planning, prioritizing and assigning work, completing performance evaluations, serving as a liaison, overseeing contract maintenance, preparing budgets, and coordinating work projects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a supervisory level parks and grounds classification in the maintenance and operations job family that requires considerable and broad knowledge in assigned function. As a first level supervisor, assigns work to subordinates, counsels employees, resolves issues and grievances, conducts performance evaluations and provides recommendations for hiring, terminations, discipline, salary actions, etc.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification.  While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the Town’s needs.

• Supervises staff; schedules staff, provides communication from management to work unit, delegates and monitors workflow; hires, coaches, evaluates, disciplines, inspects work and develops staff for efficient operation.
• Maintains, tracks and purchases supplies for various jobs as well as the equipment of the work unit.
• Facilitates work orders for assigned staff.
• Manages and coordinates projects assigned to contracted staff.
• Tracks and makes budget recommendations; manages expenditures and purchases. 
• Plans, coordinates and supervises daily operations to maintain and care for the Town’s parks, trails, open spaces, washes, and equipment.
• Manages the pesticide application program for the division to ensure Federal, state and local laws are followed; manages the PM10 program for the section.
• Develop and implement horticultural practices.
• Coordinates projects with other departments, contractors, organizations, vendors and consultants.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (at job entry)

Education and Experience:  

Vocational Degree and 4 years of specialized maintenance experience that includes 2 years of supervisory or lead experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Arizona Class D driver’s license;
• Pesticide applicator license within 6 months of hire;
• Office of Pest Management Chemical Applicators License B3 or B5 within 6 months of hire;
• PM10/Dust Control Certification within 6 months of hire;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

Special Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE

• Supervisory principles and practices;
• Day-to-day budgeting practices;
• Customer service principles;
• Grass and plant care techniques;
• Turf management principles;
• Irrigation system operation, maintenance and repair;
• Flood control area principles;
• Landscape horticultural practices;
• Mowing practices and materials needed;
• Field dimensions and maintenance practices;
• Applicable equipment, safety practices and tools required;
• Identification of weeds/pests and eradication methods;
• Construction field;
• Cleaning chemicals, applications, protective equipment;
• Detail cleaning techniques, materials used, and personal protective equipment;
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices;
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.

SKILLS

• Supervising, leading staff, training, overseeing, and coordinating the work of assigned staff;
• Mediating conflicts to acceptable resolution;
• Understanding, directing and interpreting schedules;
• Understanding and interpreting engineering drawings, maps, and work orders;
• Solving problems and making sound decisions;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Operating grounds maintenance hand and power tools, heavy equipment, and cleaning equipment;
• Estimating time and material requirements for assigned projects and activities;
• Performing skilled grounds and facilities maintenance activities;
• Applying proper use of fertilizer, insecticide, herbicides, and soil amendments;
• Performing various building trades;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Other Qualifications

OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE:

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

None

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: