Parks District Maintenance Supervisor
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and
improving our community. -Our police officers, firefighters and
building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff
keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our
City's infrastructure. -Our City planners help envision and shape
future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance
our quality of life.Our engineers help keep our drinking water
clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume)
operating and our buildings maintained. -Along with the host of
Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose
support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! - If you are seeking
a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving
and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job
opportunities we have to offer.Position Expires: Open Until Filled
-Salary Range $52,000 -General Description and Classification
StandardsCoordinates and supervises the work of a maintenance crew
and contractors, as necessary. Manages operations including
landscaping and natural area maintenance and may and supervise
preventive maintenance programs and repairs on designated amenities
and systems to ensure full and productive use of the City's
facilities. Coordinates the routine and unscheduled duties to
support a variety of park, building, and other assets throughout
the City's park and greenspace properties. This is full-time
supervisory work over a permanently assigned work group, typically
20-30 staff, but may be less or more depending on the specific
division. Group may be composed of, but not limited to, landscape
professionals, gardeners, drivers, technical, or
construction/maintenance/ infrastructure workers. Supervision would
typically be over a group of employees in the same vocational
discipline. Positions at this level are characterized by
supervising a small group of crew supervisors. The Park District
Maintenance Supervisor may provide directed work as necessary to
employees and/or contractors. - -CLASSIFICATION NOTE: This is not a
foreman or lead worker. Position should have full supervisory
authority. Supervision Received: -Normally receives guidance
regarding group objectives, scheduling, unusual priorities, etc.
from management team but is free to set work methods and individual
assignments. This position generally reports to an Operations
Manager. - -Essential Duties & Responsibilities: -These are typical
responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as
exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Works closely with upper management to develop and implement a
routine, scheduled and preventive maintenance for parks,
greenspaces, amenities and facilities and preparing and maintaining
records, statistics and reports regarding. Assists Operations
Manager and Operations Team in the development of goals,
objectives, policies and priorities for the maintenance program.
Assumes primary responsibility for the completion of work orders
pertaining to areas under their responsibility. Provides
supervision over specific projects as assigned by the Operations
Manager and management; ensures compliance with departmental
standards, best practices, codes and contract terms. May assist in
preparing budget estimates; may assist in writing specifications
for the projects including labor, materials and overhead. Reviews
departmental work and work orders to ensure quality assurance, plan
and organize replacement and additional activities; reviews
schedules with Operations Manager and management. Works closely to
coordinate, schedule, and supervise the activities of the
maintenance crew; responsible for crew productivity and safety.
Assigns tasks and periodically inspects areas to see that work has
been done properly and is performed to Department, local, state,
and federal standards; may issue supplies and equipment; ensures an
adequate amount of supplies are present. Assists in screening and
hiring applicants, recommending promotions, transfers, or
dismissals. Conducts required inspections. Recommends equipment and
supplies for purchase and maintains an inventory of department
owned tools, equipment and supplies. Ensures that waste and
byproducts of the District are disposed according to applicable
standards and procedures. Ensures protective gear is worn by
maintenance crew, i.e., back supports, eye goggles, etc. Ensures
that new employees are trained properly according to District
standards; may train experienced employees on new machinery, tools,
products, proper disposal of waste and byproducts, etc. Instructs
maintenance personnel in safety procedures and in the safe use of a
wide variety of landscape, hand and power tools, such as chainsaws
and weedeaters; keeps records of all safety violations and training
sessions. Responds to applicable emergency requests. Set-up and
tears down for special events as necessary. Makes inspections of
sites; reports safety hazards, illegal dumping, and significant
repairs needed to correct. Attends meetings and training as
necessary; represents the department and City as necessary at
meetings and events; remains current on the principles, practices,
and new developments in assigned work areas. Decision Making:
Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within
organization guidelines. -Leadership Provided:Has formal
supervisory authority over work group and/or contractors (size
dependent of nature of division) to include discipline, performance
management, scheduling, training, etc. -Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities: -This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge,
skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It
is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of methods and practices of
landscape maintenance, natural area maintenance, horticulture,
arboriculture, good building and facility maintenance operations,
including related equipment use and maintenance; and other
maintenance practices; knowledge of related law, regulations,
procedures and practices; knowledge of safety precautions and
procedures. Possesses strong supervisory skills. Ability to
understand and read operating manuals, and specifications relating
to job responsibilities; ability to establish and maintain
appropriate levels of authority as well as creating an atmosphere
of support and confidence for staff; ability to perform heavy
manual labor, including moving furniture, and lifting objects
weighing up to 50 pounds, regular bending, climbing, crouching, and
stooping; ability to recognize problems and make decisions, use
tact, good judgment, resourcefulness and diplomacy in resolving
conflicts; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in
written and oral form with good command and use of the English
language; prepare required reports, documents, and correspondence
for District office use and for Federal, State and local agencies;
ability to follow safety procedures and identify and report safety
hazards; ability to work independently with minimum supervision and
to organize workload to meet schedules and deadlines in a timely
manner; ability to deal effectively with stress caused by workload,
interruptions, and deadlines; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with faculty, supervisors,
co-workers and the general public; ability to explore new and
innovative methods to improve operations and explore new
technologies.
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