What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Maintenance Projects Supervisor position at City of Hillsboro?
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. For full job classification details click here: Parks Maintenance Supervisor
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of assigned supervisor, the Parks Maintenance Supervisor performs supervisory-level activities and performs the work of subordinates in support of maintenance and operations activities and directives in the assigned area of responsibility. Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing day-to-day operations and activities, participating in the development of unit goals, objectives, and procedures, managing inventory, resolving complex customer complaints, and overseeing regulatory compliance. Incumbents supervise other maintenance and operations staff, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only)
Positions in this class perform supervisory-level activities and perform the work of subordinates in support of maintenance and operations activities and directives. Duties include overseeing day-to-day operations and activities, participating in the development of unit goals, objectives, and procedures, and managing budgets and inventory. This class differs from the higher-level Assistant Parks Maintenance Superintendent which assists the Parks Maintenance Superintendent in the oversight of staff and park maintenance functions. Duties include overseeing the city’s parks, other sites, facilities, and amenities.
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:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED; and five years of experience in parks maintenance and repair, including one year of lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above.
LICENSE(S) / CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid, current Driver’s License and safe driving record
- State of Oregon Pesticide Applicator’s License
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.
Salary : $80,088 - $105,391
