Parks Supervisor

PARKS SUPERVISOR City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Parks Supervisor to supervise all Parks maintenance functions and personnel.
Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in Parks and Recreation? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Parks Supervisor position earns a competitive pay of $ 43,709.
08/year.
We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers.
If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a variety of recreational programs, apply to join our team today! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state.
It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation.
Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.
Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment.
We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives.
We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PARKS SUPERVISOR As a Parks Supervisor, you spend your day delegating assignments to volunteers, grounds keepers, park laborers, light and medium equipment operators, and crew chiefs as needed daily.
Your work typically involves inspecting parks, playgrounds, equipment, and any public facilities that fall within the Parks Divisions' responsibility for safety purposes on at least a monthly basis or as directed.
Your job is essential to the city, you ensure that all vehicles related to the Parks Division are generally inspected every morning prior to operation.
You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city.
This can include submitting periodic reports on payroll, monthly activities, projects, and other areas as required, and coordinate with employees and the upper level supervisor to purchase needed equipment, supplies, and materials.
When you are not out in the city, you establish and enforce training and a job safety program to include proper use and maintenance of all hand and power tools, mobile equipment, procedures and first aid.
You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.
The city needs someone like you with skills in operations of all park's maintenance functions, and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do! QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PARKS SUPERVISOR High school diploma, G.
E.
D.
or equivalency.
Preferred: Associate's Degree in related field.
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
Requires one (1) year experience in parks maintenance setting with knowledge of general park maintenance work, equipment operation, construction, minor plumbing, fundamentals of irrigation, and other related areas.
Preferred: Three (3) years' experience in related field.
Herbicide and Pesticide Applicators Certification.
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the city's expense Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Parks Supervisor job! READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you have the right skills in park maintenance functions, to succeed as our Parks Supervisor apply now using our mobile-friendly application.
Location: 78541