Parks Operations Supervisor

About the role

This position will oversee various parks, trails, and open spaces in El Paso County’s south park district. In this rewarding leadership role, you'll oversee daily maintenance and operations while leading a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional park experiences.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates maintenance activities for the Division, including grounds maintenance and facility or equipment maintenance, and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, horticulture activities, minor construction, facility cleaning, and trash collection.
• Provides supervision, mentorship, guidance, and training to staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
• Covers maintenance and construction activities with other crews, volunteers, County departments and divisions, other organizations, and the public as necessary.
• Ensures work is performed according to maintenance goals and guidelines.
• Coordinates with Division Leadership concerning equipment, materials, and staffing needs and requirements.
• Interprets and implements procedures and standards for the maintenance and completion of assigned operations.
• Reviews progress and recommends changes in priorities and schedules.
• Tours district facilities on an ongoing basis and identifies necessary repairs.
• Maintains and coordinates with Division Leadership concerning equipment, materials, and staffing needs and requirements.
• Coordinates with Division Leadership concerning equipment, materials, and staffing needs and requirements.
• Monitors work of outside contractors and assists in the development and implementation of strategic planning, goals, goal measurement, objectives, and priorities of assigned programs.
• Responsible for monitoring the budget for assigned district and ensuring projects are completed within budget.
• Performs skilled labor in any or all of the areas of grounds maintenance and facility or equipment maintenance and construction, including turf and irrigation maintenance, horticulture activities, minor construction, facility cleaning, and trash collection.
• Operates light and heavy equipment and vehicles such as riding mower, skid-steer, backhoe, turf maintenance equipment, and dump truck.
• Performs inspections, routine preventative maintenance, and cleaning of assigned vehicles.
• Determines and recommends additional supplies, tools, or materials needed to complete recommended improvements.
• Manages district budget, tracks expenses, and writes purchase orders.
• Responsible for maintaining and purchasing supplies and materials as needed; maintains records of all purchases and expenditures.
• Works with Recreation staff to prepare facilities for the County Fair.
• Attends management, parks, planning, and other meetings as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of landscaping, forestry, arboriculture, and horticulture.
• Extensive knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of park areas and facilities.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Knowledge of Park Operations Division programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to effectively supervise and train staff and ensure that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner; ability to objectively review, evaluate, and document the performance of employees.
• Ability to safely operate light and heavy equipment; ability to operate a road grader, skid loader, box-blade, or tractor.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships with co-workers, County staff, and the public.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to identify problems and develop and recommend resolutions to management.
• Ability to create a positive atmosphere and environment that fosters teamwork.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Four years of progressively responsible work experience in maintenance or construction.
• Two years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of park areas and facilities.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
• Knowledge of Park Operations Division programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to effectively supervise and train staff and ensure that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner; ability to objectively review, evaluate, and document the performance of employees.
• Ability to safely operate light and heavy equipment; ability to operate a road grader, skid loader, box-blade, or tractor.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships with co-workers, County staff, and the public.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to identify problems and develop and recommend resolutions to management.
• Ability to create a positive atmosphere and environment that fosters teamwork.

Benefits

El Paso County offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM).

Pay

Hiring Range: $80,000.00 - $87,000.00 annually

Schedule

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm. This position will be 4x10’s, as well as when needed (i.e., may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays)