Park Supervisor

Description Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below. This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary

Under direction of the Parks Manager, the Parks Specialist Lead assists with the opening and closing of parks, collecting of permits and fees, and providing caretaker and sanitation services at Hays County Parks. The Parks Specialist Lead ensures Hays County parks are aesthetically pleasing, clean, and safe. The Parks Specialist Lead oversees the collecting and disposing of trash and other items, interacting with the public, advising patrons of park rules and regulations, and maintaining the general appearance of the parks. This position may be assigned to work at multiple locations, including Five Mile Dam Park, Jacobs Well, Dahlstrom Preserve, Winters Mill Parkway walking trail, and all other Hays County Parks as assigned. This position facilitates and has an immediate impact on the operation of the County park facilities and the general public.

Responsibilities

Ensures County parks and restroom facilities are opened and closed at posted hours. Assists the Parks Manager in providing training and leadership to employees. Assists in planning, assigning and scheduling work for employees. Creates and implements preventative maintenance schedules for all County parks and County owned Parks equipment. Establishes and maintains an ongoing needs assessment program involving parks, facilities, staff and the public. Assists the Parks Manager in overseeing caretaker and sanitation services on the Hays County park properties. This includes all fixtures (sinks and toilets), back splashes, mirrors, sweeping and mopping of floors. Ensures that all restroom facilities and water fountains on park properties are cleaned and maintained. Sweeps outside of restrooms and mops as necessary. Ensures adequate supplies are available and coordinates with the Budget and Operations Manager for the purchasing of tools and supplies as needed for the Parks Department. Establishes a work ethics attitude among park employees through example. Leads and oversees ground maintenance activities such as mowing lawns, removing trash and debris, trimming hedges, removing weeds and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse. Directs staff on projects that maintain the general appearance of the park. Conducts security checks of County parks and arranges weekend and holiday security of County Parks. Interacts with the public by explaining the rules and regulations and providing information related to conservation practices and histories of the parks and properties. Advises patrons of unsafe conditions. Alerts and works with the Parks Manager if any Hays County Park must be closed due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions. Advises patrons of park rules and regulations, seeks voluntary compliance, issues verbal warnings, and calls authorities when necessary. Leads and oversees routine maintenance on park property and advises the Parks Manager of maintenance or repair requirements that are not routine. Ensures that all County Parks are kept free of broken or downed limbs and other public safety issues. Ensures that all park signage is kept clean and poles straight. Keeps parks free of graffiti by removing or painting over as directed by Parks Director. Washes down solar panels weekly. Sweeps and washes down sidewalks around building when necessary. Assists the Parks Manager in overseeing the County Parks’ reservation system and works with the reservation system developers to maintain a working and user friendly system for park visitors. Assists the Parks Manager in managing and overseeing all Hays County Park related projects and development of new County Parks. Works and communicates directly with property and easement holders as needed. Coordinates, schedules, and maintains a presence at assigned locations, including Five Mile Dam, Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Dahlstrom Preserve, Winters Mill Parkway walking trail and all other County Parks and surrounding property throughout hours of operation. Limits access to locations to the preset number of visitors. Ensures that park vehicles issued by the County are maintained and functioning properly. Ensures that repairs are completed as needed. Creates and maintains an activity log detailing site visits, activities observed, number of visitors, times of visits, rule infractions, incident reports and other pertinent information. Interacts with civic and volunteer groups. Coordinates volunteer activities as needed. Provides First Aid, CPR, or emergency assistance to visitors. Leads and instructs employees regarding the setup and take down of facilities for special events. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience

• Requires High School Degree or GED.
• Six months experience as parks attendant or related experience preferred.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current valid Class “C” Driver’s License.
• Current First Aid or CPR qualification, or must obtain within 3 months.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work less than 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.