+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | This is a working supervisor position responsible for supervising, | | evaluating, and training staff in the operations of the Borough | | parks, fields, playgrounds, buildings, grounds, beautification and | | facilities programs, including the performance of skilled and | | semi-skilled tasks. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Examples of Duties: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Provide daily supervision and scheduling of personnel and routine | | work. Supervise and train full-time employees, temporary staff | | and volunteers in maintenance tasks as assigned. Develop an | | effective work force, promote teamwork, and provide daily | | direction to the workforce based upon policy and guidelines. | | - In coordination with the Deputy Director, supervise the | | development, construction, and maintenance of parks, fields, | | playgrounds, gardens, lawns, and Borough facilities. Responsible | | for budget management, supply and inventory control and equipment | | management. | | - Assist in the development of capital project plans and | | specifications with a focus on facility operations upon | | completion. | | - Recommend maintenance planning and facility operations to the | | Deputy Director. Assist with annual capital and budget | | preparation, including costing for operating, equipment, | | materials, vehicles and facility needs, and the acquisition of | | such budgetary items. | | - Oversee and implement the safety program for assigned areas of | | responsibility, including conducting weekly staff safety | | meetings, the chemical safety/Right-to-Know program, and ensuring | | that all personnel are aware of and following OSHA practices and | | availability of safety resources. Enforces safety standards under | | the direction of the Deputy Director. | | - Direct the physical upkeep of parks, fields, playgrounds, and | | facilities in a safe and fiscally responsible manner. | | - Ensure that all necessary materials, supplies and equipment are | | available by maintaining an inventory of parts and materials and | | obtaining necessary parts, tools and supplies. | | - Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by | | supervising and participating in cleaning and checking equipment | | and tools after use. Will develop vehicle, equipment and | | apparatus maintenance schedules, and implement any required work | | schedules. | | - Oversees and facilitates the Boroughs gardening and beatification | | programs. Develops planting plans, directs and trains staff in | | planting and pruning of trees, shrubs and flowers. Ensures lawns, | | trees and floriculture are adequately cared for and maintained. | | - Interact with contractors, vendors, sports league representatives | | and the general public on a regular basis. Resolves complaints or | | problems with all assigned facilities. Coordinates usage and | | maintenance schedules for all assigned facilities. | | - Develops volunteer work programs, including coordination between | | staff and volunteers, and acquisition of equipment and materials | | necessary to the success of such programs. | | - Coordination of snow removal programs and winter maintenance at | | Borough facilities. | | - Remain available for emergency calls relating to Borough | | facilities. | | - Provide operational reports on ongoing activities to the Deputy | | Director at regular frequency. | | - When necessary, assist with the operation and maintenance of the | | Gateway Recreation and Aquatic Center, Borough-owned water and | | wastewater facilities, and other Borough facilities. | | | | SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: | | Supervise and evaluate the Parks Tech I and Parks Tech II positions. | | | | ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES: | | | | Provide instruction to other employees of this or a similar job | | classification in all aspects of procedure and technique relating to | | the duties required by this job description unless such instruction | | requires a specialized certification which the employee doing the | | training does not have. | | | | Performs all duties of assigned personnel. | | | | Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Qualifications: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Working knowledge of the development and maintenance of parks, | | fields, playgrounds, landscaping, beautification, greenhouse | | operations, and departmental facilities. Ability to work | | independently and respond to emergency situations quickly and | | effectively. Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate departmental | | personnel. Good interpersonal skills and an ability to resolve | | routine problems as they arise. Ability to delegate work efficiently. | | Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships | | with other Borough personnel, vendors, sports league representatives, | | the general public, and other governmental agencies. Ability to | | project a strong sense of teamwork. Ability to work on-site at | | various facilities, playgrounds, fields, and/or facilities on an | | as-needed basis. Skilled in tool usage, equipment operation, and | | organization of work and workers. Experience in any of the following: | | carpentry, plumbing, electrical, small power equipment maintenance | | and building and general facility maintenance. Working knowledge in | | effective oral and written communication, work organizations, and | | delegation. Must possess knowledge of department policies and | | procedures including all safety rules and regulations. | | | | PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: | | | | Must be able to hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, | | distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perc