Athletic Field Supervisor

Athletic Field Supervisor

Department: Parks Reports to: Parks Superintendent

Summary: Under basic supervision, schedules, coordinates, and supervises the daily activities of Parks Department, athletic field maintenance work crews; sets priorities and allocates labor, materials, and equipment for daily work; assures quality of work performed, and verifies that vehicles, equipment, and tools are used in compliance with all safety regulations and standard procedures.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises the maintenance of athletic fields in City parks and playgrounds, including inspection, maintenance, and improvement projects.
• Inspects athletic field facilities, identifies and evaluates maintenance issues and priorities.
• Supervises work crews performing athletic field maintenance activities; plans and schedules staff, equipment, and materials required to complete work projects; monitors work sites to assure that safety rules and regulations are followed, and that the work zones and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Supervises assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains staff, develops skills and conducts performance evaluations; works with employees to correct performance deficiencies.
• Creates and assigns work orders; reviews the work of assigned staff to assure that work assignments are completed according to specified work orders, and Parks procedures.
• Reviews, approves, and summarizes daily activity reports, and material and equipment usage reports.
• Inspects work projects and provides technical assistance and guidance to work crews; supervises ongoing work projects to assure that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
• Performs a variety of administrative activities including employee scheduling, payroll reporting, and work activity reports; maintains inventories and assures that adequate materials, supplies, and tools are available.
• Operates a variety of trucks and heavy equipment; coordinates the inspection of vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Supervises crews during emergency events; performs special tasks for public safety and property protection.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Performs duties of maintenance worker and equipment operator as needed to meet workload demands.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED required; AND five (5) years of municipal grounds maintenance experience or related field and one year of supervisory experience. Experience with Athletic Field Maintenance is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance of parks, grounds, and athletic fields.
• Federal, state, and City safety rules and regulations.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair standards for heavy equipment and specialized vehicles.
• Traffic laws and rules for vehicle and equipment operation in public parks.
• Principles and practices of grounds maintenance including pesticide/herbicide application.
• Proper use and storage of chemicals, including OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• City geography, traffic patterns, parks, landmarks, and Parks facility locations.

Skill in:

• Identifying and resolving athletic field maintenance needs, priorities, and safety problems.
• Supervising staff, delegating tasks and authority, and evaluating staff performance.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Using specialized tools and heavy motorized equipment to perform maintenance and repair work.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License. Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license through the Texas Department of Agriculture within 1 year of employment.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities; requires moderate physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment; safety precautions must be followed, including use of safety equipment. City approved safety shoes must be worn.