Parks and Grounds Supervisor

SUMMARY

The City of Edgewater is seeking a full-time Parks and Grounds Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and operations of the City’s parks, community garden, greenways, and historic home. This position is responsible for a broad range of duties, including seasonal park maintenance, supervision of part‑time park staff, coordination of outside contractors and vendors, ensuring regulatory compliance across facilities, and performing landscape maintenance, construction, and inspection work in parks, play fields, pathways, and public rights‑of‑way.

The Parks and Grounds Supervisor will also manage the Parks and Recreation Department fleet program.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision after training, effectively prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment, and maintain a high standard of service and safety. This position may require work outside of regular business hours, including evenings, weekends, and on‑call assignments.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the maintenance, operation, inspection, installation, and repair of park facilities and grounds, including turf, athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, pavilions, pathways, and greenways.
• Reports vandalism, theft, and facility concerns as appropriate.
• Operates, maintains, and trains staff on the safe use of park maintenance equipment, vehicles, and tools, including mowers, utility vehicles, edgers, blowers, and trailers.
• Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots City irrigation systems and coordinates repairs or upgrades as needed.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains fencing, bleachers, picnic tables, signage, and other park infrastructure.
• Prepares, lines, and maintains athletic fields for youth and adult recreation programs, tournaments, and special events.
• Performs and oversees landscape maintenance activities including mowing, edging, trimming, irrigation, planting, fertilization, weed control, and seasonal cleanup.
• Tracks and manages work requests and inventory.
• Evaluates equipment and materials for purchase; orders supplies, tools, and maintenance materials as needed.
• Assists the Department Director with annual budget preparation, capital planning, and monitoring departmental revenues and expenditures.
• Performs daily facility inspections, identifies maintenance needs, schedules repairs, and responds to service requests and public concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Conducts regular playground safety inspections and coordinates quarterly inspections with a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).
• Responds appropriately to accidents, incidents, and emergency situations, including administering CPR and First Aid as necessary.
• Maintains organized, safe, and efficient work spaces, storage areas, and maintenance facilities.

• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates part‑time staff.
• Oversees and inspects the work of landscape and playground contractors to ensure parks and facilities are clean, safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Provides staff training on facility operations, use policies, emergency procedures, equipment use, safety standards, and departmental best practices.
• Conducts inspections of assigned work; completes employee performance evaluations; recommends performance improvements, disciplinary actions, and other personnel actions as appropriate; reviews and approves staff timesheets.

• Oversees the Parks and Recreation Department fleet maintenance program, including scheduling routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs for department vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains service records, registration information, fuel usage logs, and equipment maintenance histories.
• Coordinates with outside vendors and repair shops to ensure timely and cost‑effective vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Monitors fleet condition and usage; recommends equipment replacement and assists with long‑term fleet planning and budgeting.
• Ensures vehicles, trailers, and equipment are operated safely and remain compliant with applicable safety and operational standards.

• Collaborates with Recreation, Communications, and Events staff to prepare parks and…