Grounds Supervisor

* The pay range for this position is $31.789 to $35.089 per hour, based on experience.

* This position may remain open until filled or receipt of sufficient number of applications.

The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and appearance of neighborhood parks and trail systems. This role leads daily field operations, supervises grounds staff and contractors, and ensures all parks and trails are clean, accessible, and well‑maintained for public use. The supervisor plans and assigns work, inspects sites, coordinates seasonal maintenance, and responds to service requests and safety concerns.

Working closely with city departments and the community, the Grounds Supervisor helps preserve natural spaces, supports recreational use, and ensures compliance with environmental, safety, and operational standards.

• Supervises, schedules, and directs ground maintenance staff in the upkeep of parks, trails, ball fields, and related facilities.
• Plans, assigns, and inspects daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance activities to ensure safe, clean, and attractive public spaces.
• Conducts routine site inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and code or policy compliance issues; initiates corrective actions as needed.
• Oversees landscaping, horticulture, irrigation, fertilization, and turf management operations.
• Operates, maintains, and ensures proper use of grounds maintenance equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Enforces occupational health and safety standards; trains staff in safe work practices and accident prevention.
• Hires, trains, coaches, evaluates, and disciplines employees in accordance with personnel policies.
• Responds to service requests, public inquiries, and complaints in a professional and timely manner.
• Coordinated with other departments, community groups, and volunteers on park and trail projects.
• Maintains records, reports, and documentation related to work activities, inspections, incidents, and employee performance.
• Assists with special projects, emergency response, and other duties as assigned.

• May require occasional overtime and work on weekends.
• Must wear appropriate safety attire and follow all safety precautions.
• Work around dirt, dust, germs, chemicals, cleaning supplies, and unsanitary conditions at times.
• Most job duties are performed outside during all seasons.
• Job requires slip resistance/steel toe footwear to be worn during work hours.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) highly preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance and building maintenance.
• Formal training in landscape, field and park maintenance or building maintenance and park.
• Strong work history of dependability and performance.
• Training in supervision and management.
• Experience leading and coaching others and supervising their work.
• Must be able to obtain a CPI (Certification in Playground Inspection) within 6 months.

• Must maintain a strong driving record for city insurance purposes and record may be periodically checked by the City.
• Certifications in chemical spraying and landscaping.
• Strong background record required, due to accessibility to employee and city property, public and children.

• Knowledge of landscaping maintenance, repair, construction, and horticulture practices.
• Knowledge of fertilization application procedures.
• Knowledge of plant diseases, pests, and appropriate insecticides.
• Knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, including accident causation and prevention.
• Knowledge of personnel policies, practices, and labor procedures.
• Journey-level knowledge of park, landscape, and facility maintenance and inspection, and/or building maintenance.
• Skill in verbal communication with supervisors, employees, contractors, volunteers, and the general public.
• Skill in reading and interpreting written instructions, diagrams, procedures, and product labels.
• Skill in leading and motivating team members.
• Skill in facility painting and finishing.
• Skill in gathering, analyzing, and evaluating…