What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Projects Supervisor position at City of Hillsboro Oregon?
Our Parks & Recreation department is currently searching for a Parks Maintenance Projects Supervisor in our Parks Maintenance division. This role has a unique, behind the scenes, opportunity to support the biggest events in Hillsboro such as our seasonal ice rink, boat launch, and spray grounds across multiple parks and facilities throughout Hillsboro. The work done with the Projects Crew may look different each day but is an excellent opportunity to work with a great team within Parks & Recreation, the City, and vendors and contractors. This role is essential in bringing not only recreation throughout parks, but implementing safety items and building on the experience our communities have in Hillsboro.
This position manages a team of 4 fulltime employees and some seasonal workers who install the kayak launch at Rood Bridge each summer, maintain the water play features at the Civic Center and in the parks, install the ice rink for Winter Village, install and maintain many of the park assets, and work closely with other divisions in Parks & Recreation and other departments.
As the Supervisor you prioritize their work assignments to meet division and department priorities and goals to:
- Collaborate with managers and employees throughout the Parks & Recreation Department
- Come up with creative solutions to solve challenges
- Oversee operation and maintenance of the water play features at city facilities
- Manage the repair and replacement of sidewalks, trails, bridges, and boardwalks in and around parks properties.
Current and Upcoming Projects:
- Installation of the kayak launch in May and removal in September
- Startup and operation of the water play features through the summer season.
- Support for larger special events that take place through the Parks Special Events team
- Installation and maintenance of the ice rink at Winter Village
- Repairs of parks assets that need repairs or replacement
- Supporting the team at the Jackson Bottom Wetlands
Skills and Abilities to:
- Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
- Engage in growth, learning, and self-awareness related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Learn how to communicate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, principles and put them into practice
- Provide positive and effective customer service
- Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards
- Supervise, monitor, train, and evaluate staff
- Prioritize, allocate resources and assign work
- Use and oversee the use of applicable tools and equipment
- Oversee and implement safe work practices
- Manage and administer projects and contracts
- Monitor equipment and supply inventories
- Purchase materials, equipment, and supplies
- Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and documents
- Analyze situations, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of actions, and implement recommendations
- Prepare activity reports, invoices, and documentation
- Provide input to and monitor the budget
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
The Parks Maintenance Projects Supervisor is under the general Parks Maintenance Supervisor job classification.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only)
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
LICENSE(S) / CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid, current Driver’s License and safe driving record
- State of Oregon Pesticide Applicator’s License
Additional Information
Bilingual incentive pay available
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English. Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, or any language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census, at a proficiency level determined by a fluency test administered by the City, will receive a monthly premium of three percent (3%) of their regular base pay.
City of Hillsboro is proud to offer robust benefit packages to employees. Please check out our Salary and Benefits page for benefit guides for our non-represented full-time employees and part-time employees. Benefits may vary for positions identified in Police, Fire, and Library collective bargaining agreements, which can also be found on the Salary and Benefits page.
