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PARKS & GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT (DOWNTOWN) - 0923
PARKS & GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT (DOWNTOWN) - 0923

PARKS & GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT (DOWNTOWN) - 0923

Company : City of Greenville, SC
Salary : $62,400 - $87,300 a year
Location : South Carolina

Full Description

Brief Description

Job Summary

Under general direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures, Jenkins manages and coordinates the personnel and operations of established park areas, public plazas, cemeteries, ballfields, trails, playgrounds, campuses and neighborhoods. Conducts inspections of designated park sites, inspecting and assessing plants for insects, diseases and weed issues. Reviews necessary resources, recommends systems and procedures to implement projects. Establishes standards for acceptable levels of UXM.

Job Duties

Essential Functions


% of Time

Supervise the daily operations and maintenance of Jenkins assigned parks, facilities, cemeteries, playgrounds, ballfields, water tap installation, basic park maintenance projects, trenches, soil samples, spraying. Assigned service to oversee this facility's condition. Make decisions pertaining to park facility's aesthetics, functionality, neighborhoods, streets & sidewalks?

    • Parks & Amenities: Oversee grave interments for City cemeteries. Manage the inspection and auditing process of City playground equipment for compliance with National Safety Standards and assist in preparing playground specifications for the design and construction of new playgrounds.
    • Downtown Districts: Plan and produce planting plans for annual flower design. Oversee the maintenance of the areas of the Central Business District (CBD) to maintain the integrity of the architectural design.
    • Falls Park: Manage biannual flower design and installation. Oversee daily maintenance of the Liberty Bridge and Reedy River steambank.
    • Unity Park: Manage the day-to-day operations of the splash pad. Oversee daily maintenance, including routine testing of water chemical levels to meet DHEC regulations and ensure a clean, safe environment for patrons.

40%

Supervise staff : Provide management and leadership to meet the Department's mission and current and long-range goals, including meeting with staff daily to evaluate work assignments, priorities, projects and expectations. Provide policy guidance and interpretation. Work collaboratively with Deputy Director and Parks & Investments Administrator where performance is ensured safely. Revise and evaluate work products, methods and procedures for use by customers. Provide orientation, teaching and guidance to staff to ensure safe practices of services.

20%

Supervise and inspect work performed by consultants, landscape architects and subcontractors for compliance with contract specifications. Contribute to and/or develop the scope of assigned projects, including work materials, plants, trenches, and necessary chemicals, and submit project requests to the Parks and Investments administrator and present approved project scope to key stakeholders.

20%

Budget: Monitor divisional procurement procedures and approve expenditures in accordance with established guidelines. Ensure an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, monitor Pipeline spending and communicate with Parks and Grounds administrator regarding spending & budget needs. Manage budgets associated with assigned projects. Assist in obtaining and obtaining grants.

10%

Serve as Division Liaison: Work with outside agencies to provide support and oversight on citizen needs, requests, and complaints on project development and cooperative partnerships, including the local garden clubs and neighborhood associations. Create landscape designs consistent with the department's and community standards. Communicate with the Internal and External Regulatory Affairs' point of contact for special events and nonprofits. Contact and meet with homeowners' committees/boards.

10%

As assigned, perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

  • What is the high school diploma or equivalent?

  • Over four years of experience as a supervisor in the Parks & Recreation field, he has received several awards.

  • As a supervisor, you must include experience in ground maintenance or landscape management, or horticulture in a related field.

  • Within 6 months of hiring, you must have or obtain a South Carolina Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Certified Organic and Turf Control) license.

  • Within 3 months of hiring, AED, First Aid and CPR certification were completed.

  • Based on assigned area/facilities, must have or obtain the following certifications:

    • Within 12 months of hire, Unity Park will receive a DHEC certified pool operator.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree in horticulture, turf management or related field.

  • Aquatic Pest Control: South Carolina Non-Commercial pesticides license (Certified Agricultural Pesticides).

  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector.


Driver's License Requirements

  • The driver's license is valid in South Carolina.


Performance Requirements


Knowledge of:

  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions related to park operations.

  • Applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations related to land management, including the use of fertilizers and pesticides.

  • Standards for mulch, playground safety and turf grass. Operation of the park includes the following:

  • Various pieces of light and heavy equipment, and the utilization and maintenance procedures for each.


Ability to:

  • and develop and implement service-related plans, policies, and procedures.

  • Prepare clear and factual reports, correspondence, and other written materials.

  • Select, lead, manage, supervise, and evaluate the staff and provide for their training and professional development.

  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other city departments, organizations, and citizens.

  • Communicate effectively in writing, oral and social communication.

  • The representative of the city should be in a professional, effective manner.

  • Under pressure, work well and sometimes meet multiple and contradictory deadlines.

  • Delegate efficiently and effectively.

  • Between the facility and the job site, drive a city car.

  • Write policy, contracts, speeches, formal presentations and/or technical and legal documents and correspondence.

  • Make mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions, work with fractions (percentages, ratios, percentages) or measures.

  • Various types of lawn mowers (e.g., zero turn weed remover, push mower, etc.), bed edger, weed eater, hedge trimmers, hand pruners, backhoe, front end loader, small track hoe, pick-up truck, sprayers and hand tools.

  • Utilize specialized software and systems to include mapping tools, work management toolkits and work automation apps.

  • With Microsoft Office, you can operate general office equipment to include a scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and smartphone.

Other Information

Working Conditions


Primary Work Location: Office, vehicle, and outdoors.


Protective Equipment Required: Steel-toed boots, safety vest, earplugs, leather gloves, safety glasses, hardhat, chainsaw chaps, chemical suit, dust mask, protective clothes, and respirator.


Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and hazards. Frequent exposure to mechanical and chemical hazards and - exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.


Physical Demands:

Continuously requires fine dexterity, vision, hearing and talking. It requires standing and walking frequently; it occasionally involves lifting, carrying or reaching 10 pounds; it sometimes includes bending, pulling/pulling, foot control; balancing (math), bending & twisting. Medium strength demands include:


Mental Demands:

Frequently, time pressures require frequent change of tasks, irregular schedule/overtime. Occasionally, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team and performing intricate or exacting work requires extreme patience and a noisy environment.


Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, a person must be able to perform each essential task fulfilling all the ADA requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to carry out their duties satisfactorily. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA-compliant position.


Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. Is it not designed as a fully-comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for that job?

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to provide a variety of choices that best fit the needs of our employees, workers, and their families. Learn more about these benefits here: [PDF] City of greenville Employee Benefits.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Health Insurance: The city offers the following health insurance options to eligible employees:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Term Life
  • Employee Supplemental Life
  • Spouse Term Life
  • Child Term Life
  • Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Health care: Voluntary benefits (Critical illness, accident and hospital care, etc.)

All health insurance coverage is effective the first day of the month after the employee's hire date, except for LTD which is implemented on the 91st day following the initial hiring date.

LEAVE & HOLIDAY BENEFITS

  • General leave is earned by biweekly pay for all regular, full-time and part-time employees as a percentage of normal work hours.
  • The City of Greenville, South Carolina, has 11 paid holidays.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The City is a member of the South Carolina State (SCRS) and Police Officers (PORS) defined benefit Retirement Systems.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • What is the Employee Recognition and Awards Program (ER&A)?
  • Employee Service Awards
  • Longevity Bonus

OTHER BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Worker's Compensation
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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