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SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

Job Details

City of Plano is looking for innovative and forward-thinking people to join our team as a Park Maintenance Assistant Supervisor in the Parks and Recreation Department. As a Park Maintenance Assistant Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising irrigation technicians, program and coordinate ICC irrigation system, and developing effective watering programs based on data from ICC central control system.

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

* Paid Cointinuing Education Units (CEU) for those holding TCEQ licenses or certifications

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

* Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement

* Up to three weeks of paid vacation

* Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year

* Nine paid holidays

* Tuition Assistance

* Free recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits here.

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:30 PM. Scheduled on-call required.

Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Park Maintenance Assistant Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily work activities of the crews working in their respective functional area at multiple sites, which includes parks, medians/rights-of-way, athletic fields or public building grounds.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

* Monitors and provides appropriate documentation of subordinates' performance; assists in the preparation of written performance evaluations.

* Plans and monitors the status of the daily and weekly work activities of subordinates; documents work activities in the city's management software system.

* Secures necessary supplies and equipment for specific projects and assists in purchasing responsibilities.

* Maintains appropriate written records of labor, materials, and equipment.

* Assists in the investigation of and response to citizen complaints/inquiries.

* May be subject to on-call duty.

* Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

* Supervises crews involved in maintaining parks, public building grounds, natural areas, and median/rights-of-way. Essential job functions include mowing, litter removal, chemical application, horticultural activities, special event support, and renovation activities.

* Oversees inventory and preventive maintenance/minor repairs of assigned equipment.

* Participates in and leads the work of a specific functional area, such as mowing and chemical applications.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Marginal Duties:

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: The incumbent must determine work priorities and oversee the work of assigned personnel and evaluate employee performance against established standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Grounds and landscape maintenance methods and procedures; equipment used in grounds maintenance; chemical application techniques; work safety standards, policies, and practices.

Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; operating a personal computer using Microsoft Office applications. When assigned to Irrigation, must have skill in irrigation programming software (Motorola, hunter, RainBird, Irritrol, etc.). Skill in completing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on common grounds maintenance tools, implements and equipment; training and leading the work of others; reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance, which includes six (6) months experience leading the work activities of subordinate personnel.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications: Texas CDL A driver's license is preferred in Athletic and Grounds Maintenance work groups; Texas Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License is required in Grounds Maintenance work groups or possession within 6 months of appointment to position;

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:Must possess mobility to work in and around city buildings, parks, medians & rights of way, to operate equipment and motor vehicles on terrain and streets; strength, stamina and mobility to perform light to medium physical work and around machines, and to operate varied hand and power tools and specialized equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing maintenance, repairs, and various daily tasks. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work in and around buildings and facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.

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