Parks & Rec. Supervisor I

Objective

The purpose of this position is to supervise grounds and facility maintenance work crews, including group and event management and workplace safety. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Enforces safety procedures to ensure safe operation of equipment and employee safety.
• Transports workers, equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Provides technical assistance and instruction concerning the operation and use of equipment and materials.
• Plans, schedules and adjusts projects and work procedures to meet deadlines.
• Receives and completes work orders for group and event set-up.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, Landscaping, Horticulture or related discipline. One (1) year of park or facilities management, landscaping, horticulture, forestry, or grounds maintenance experience, including one year of supervisory experience.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted, but must include one year of supervisory experience.

Physical Demands: Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Work Environment: Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen; Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions; Extreme noise levels; Animals/wildlife; Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors; Traffic; Moving machinery.

Certifications and Licenses: Pesticide Applicator's License. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Schedule: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Group Term Life, Supplemental Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use
• Paid Parental Leave

Part-time (17.5 to 25 hours per week): Vacation (pro rata), Sick Leave (pro rata), Holiday Pay (pro rata). Part-time (less than 17.5 hours), Temporary, and Intern positions are ineligible for benefits.