Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of park and grounds maintenance, or a related field.Considerable knowledge of landscape maintenance and operations.Proficient in the design, installation and repair of irrigation systems.Ability to diagnose turf disease, insect and weed problems.Considerable knowledge of the basic principles and practices of equipment and supplies used to perform minor repairs and various semi-skilled tasks.Considerable knowledge of safety hazards and applicable safety precautions.Considerable skill in the use of common hand tools and mechanical equipment.Considerable skill in heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under varying weather conditions.Ability to understand, follow and implement oral and written instructions.Ability to supervise others.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Job Description

Supervises employees, contractors and performs a variety of semi-skilled diversified tasks in the general maintenance of parks and recreational facilities such as: buildings, grounds and structures within all the Parks Department. Oversees all landscaping, irrigation and spray operations while performing hands on maintenance and design of landscaping and irrigation systems. Supervision Exercised: General maintenance workers, spray and irrigation specialty workers, contract workers, and specialty skilled trades workers and independent contractors.