Parks Ground Area Supervisor

Job Description

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CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on April 8, 2025. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.

STARTING SALARY: $27.98 - $41.97/hour.

40 hours a week Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Some holiday and weekend work required, plus full benefits.

Starting Salary $27.98

STATUS: Regular (benefitted)

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Parks Division Head, supervises and trains employees in skilled work pertaining to risk management, maintenance and construction of city parks, cemetery, recreation facilities, Senior Citizen's Center, and other green space areas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires High school diploma or equivalent; and one year of training in water management, horticulture, or related field. Requires three years closely related work experience which includes progressively increasing responsibilities and supervisory experience. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License; Utah Commercial Driver’s License (CDL class A) required within six months of hire; must be CPR certified; must have flagging certificate; must obtain a Utah pesticide and herbicide applicators license within six months of hire. A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of principles of management, supervision and planning; tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance and construction of irrigation systems and grounds maintenance; OSHA and other federal and state safety requirements; SDS; principles of plant and turf life; proper English usage, spelling, and vocabulary; computer equipment and software. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials, equipment, money, tools, etc.; great responsibility for making decisions affecting the activities of people including responsibility for worker motivation and satisfaction; decisions on irrigation time and amounts to maintain healthy turf and plant life in parks and other city properties. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; contacts with other departments, furnishing and obtaining information; contacts requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; outside contact with public presenting data that may influence important decisions; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules. Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Regular use of both light and heavy trucks; frequent use or riding and walk-behind mowers, tractors, and backhoes; occasional use of a calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and personal computer.

NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online at https://jobs.citysuitehr.com/sandycity. If you don’t have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources office to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W) Sandy Utah. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran’s status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City’s policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at a lower level.

Company Description

Sandy City is located in beautiful Salt Lake County, Utah. Our walkable and transit-oriented city center called "The Cairns" connects mountain adventure with an active urban lifestyle. With a bustling city arts and entertainment scene, world-class mountain skiing and summer recreation, a strong network of trails and outdoor public spaces, and unsurpassed shopping and dining, Sandy City is a destination location like no other!

With low property taxes, a low crime rate, great job availability, a highly-rated school system, and excellent entertainment and recreation options, Sandy City is a great place to live and work. If you think you are ready to be a part of our community, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Medical Leave
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Training Opportunities
• Expressions of Appreciation
• Departmental Specific Awards
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Bereavement Leave
• Court Witness and Jury Duty Leave
• No Social Security Deductions

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