Assistant Parks Operations Supervisor

Salary: $31.25 Hourly

Location : Deer Park, TX

Job Type: Field

Job Number: 01106

Department: Parks & Recreation

Opening Date: 05/13/2025

CLASS CONCEPT:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assist the Park Operations Supervisor with a variety of administrative, supervisory and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, parks, open spaces, sports fields, trails, landscaping, irrigation, arboriculture, project management, and recreation structures as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Parks Operations Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises full-time, part-time, temporary employees, community service, and volunteers as required and in the absence of the Park Operations Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in managing and supervising assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

Assists in the preparation of annual budgets relating to various operational programs and Capital Improvement Program projects and monitor expenditures.

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Issues written and oral instructions to staff; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

Lays out daily work schedules and assigns tasks to appropriate individuals, crews or combination of crews, and coordinates the completion of the same.

Assist in developing and maintaining a turf and open space maintenance management system. Develops maintenance and operating procedures and methods within limits of departmental policies and procedures.

Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites. Enforces policies, regulations, and safety and health standards.

Determines, calculates and secures the appropriate materials and supplies for a specific project.

Oversees and assists in the planting, pruning, watering and fertilizing of landscaping plants, flowers, shrubs, hedges and trees on city property, parks, right of ways, and in landscaping beds.

Sprays to control disease and pests where required.

Administer and supervise municipal mowing contracts managed by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Coordinates the usage and maintenance schedules of grounds, fields and facilities.

Assists in projecting needs for equipment, materials and supplies. Assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment, and contractor services.

Prepares and maintains daily, monthly, and annual reports and records as assigned.

Assists with the oversight of the mowing and maintenance of parks, landscaping beds, and open space areas such as sports fields; mows weeds; oversees and assists in the maintenance of sprinkler systems and the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.

Assists with the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of grounds and open spaces.

Operates tractors, mowers, stump grinders, welders, trucks, front end loaders, tree spade, power washers, and other listed equipment as needed.

Assists in the construction oversight of new open space facilities, including cleaning, grading, drainage, and foundation work.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

Serves as a member of the Emergency Operations Team.

Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various programs, special events, and prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.

Opens and closes locks and unlocks facilities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, or a related field OR

(B) Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the management and maintenance of parks and recreation related facilities.

(C) Any equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

(B) Skill in the operation of tools and equipment listed below.

(C) Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

(D) Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions; Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(A) Valid Texas Driver's License

(B) American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain one with one (1) year.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

An Herbicide applicator's license or ability to obtain one within two (2) years

Commercial Driver's License endorsements are desirable.

Playground Safety Inspector certification or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.

Certified Pool Operator certification or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.

International Society of Arboriculture Certification or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Certified Sports Field Manager or ability to obtain within two (2) years of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Pickup truck; lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, aerifier, chain saw, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; swimming pool equipment including chlorination system pumps, boiler, valves, filtration devices, gauges, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Annual Merit raises with strong performance rating

Potential for annual Cost of Living adjustments subject to City Council approval

Compensatory Time in lieu of overtime (for Non-Exempt roles only)

TMRS Retirement Plan with 2 for 1 matching

Deferred Compensation Plans

PPO and High Deductible medical plans

100% coverage for wellness activities

$150 Health Power/Healthy Initiatives Assessment

Dental and Vision Plans

25K City Provided Basic Life Insurance (and reduced rates for supplemental life insurance)

1X annual life insurance plan with TMRS.

Longevity Pay and Unused Sick Day Pay Incentive

Vacation

Holidays (10) Plus one Floating Holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union