Park Operations Maintenance Supervisor

Internal Number: 04492

About the Role

The Public Works Parks and Open Space Division is seeking an experienced, dynamic Park Operations Maintenance Supervisor. We are looking for a person who demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills paired with experience in leadership, budgets, customer service, and asset management. This position is a member of the Park Operations Leadership Team and is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities and projects throughout a region of Eugene’s developed parks system.

Pay

$43.18 - $56.12 hourly / $89,814.40 - $116,729.60 annually. The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with flexibility per business need.

Benefits

• Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).
• The City will pay a 3% contribution to a deferred compensation program if the employee contributes at least 1%.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for custodial duties in parks and related restrooms and shelters, turf and horticultural practices in park landscapes and specialty gardens, playgrounds, sports fields, irrigation, lighting, park parking lots, and dog parks within assigned region or area of supervision.
• Responsible for the selection, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff; assigns work and ensures appropriate training is provided; investigates complaints; recommends and administers disciplinary actions; handles sensitive personnel matters and recommends grievance responses; exercises full supervision over employees.
• Develops and monitors assigned budgets. Manages accounts payable and procurement card processes for the program areas supervised.
• Analyzes and evaluates current operational procedures and maintenance programs, develops, and implements short and long-range programs and strategies.
• Operates under an ICS system and may direct assigned staff and other public works and technical personnel during emergencies such as ice and snow events, major street failures, flooding, windstorms, landslides, and other types of emergencies in parks or rights-of-way areas.
• Evaluates completed maintenance activities, repairs, or construction to ensure all work being performed adheres to established standards, policies, or regulations.
• Serves as a member of the rotational on-call supervisors and managers team that responds to Public Works after-hours call-outs and emergencies.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum Qualifications: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in field maintenance operations, including two years of supervisory responsibility or four years of responsible lead-worker experience.

Education

Equivalent to an Associate Degree in area of responsibility or closely related field.

Background

Must pass a background check.

License or Certificate

• A valid Oregon driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state.
• Oregon Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide License (Category 802 Ornamental & Turf Herbicide) must be obtained within 12 months of employment.

Skills

Knowledge

• Materials, methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in park maintenance and repair activities.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations such as commercial driver’s licensing requirements, drug and alcohol testing procedures, and confined space entry techniques.
• Sources of information related to program area(s), including recent developments, current literature, expert consultants, and professional associations.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and relevant computer equipment and systems.
• Business letter writing and report preparation.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe work practices.
• Materials, equipment, and practices used in skilled facility maintenance trades.

Abilities

• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Organize, direct, and implement maintenance program activities.
• Read and interpret street maps and blueprints; interpret and work from blueprints, penciled layouts, and/or sketches and prepare layouts or sketches for minor parks projects.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Prepare and monitor a budget.
• Prepare short and long-term planning for a variety of maintenance programs.
• Analyze and compile technical information and prepare reports.
• Work long hours during inclement weather and Public Works emergencies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Serve on-call evenings and weekends and respond to Public Works emergencies when called.