Job description

JOB
The City of Glenn Heights is seeking applicants for a Field Supervisor.The Field Supervisor, under the supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, manages and oversees crews responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the city right-of-ways and beautification efforts.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential duties and functions may include the following. Must possess required knowledge skills, abilities and experience and to be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Other related duties may be assigned. Assists in managing and oversight of the city's park system including maintenance of parks, right-of-ways; supervises the city's beautification efforts; supervises and oversees crews responsible for maintenance, lawn care and beautification of the city's parks and right-of-ways;Performs the duties of Groundskeepers, as required, including but not limited to: operates landscape equipment such as trimmers, zero turn radius lawn mowers, tractors, weed-eaters, augers, tillers, tree spades, chippers, stump grinders, welders, chainsaws, vehicles, and other light to heavy equipment; Plants, cultivates, prunes, and removes trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.; fertilizes trees; selects and shapes trees; treats for insects; and waters and mulches treesCollects and disposes of trash in mowing areas, right-of-way areas, median areas, parks, and City buildingsAssists in training, assures quality standards and that best practices and methods are performed by the crews and makes recommendations to the Superintendent on how to make the crew function more efficientlyWorks safely in close proximity to high-speed vehicle traffic along medians, right-of-way, and city property; ensures the same for maintenance crewAdheres to and ensures maintenance crews adhere to personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures - gives daily safety briefings to the crews and holds and documents attendance to monthly safety training meetingsInforms supervisor of potential hazards, problem areas, and inquiries of the general public and work activitiesMaintains and inspects playground and park equipment regularly and assures that all repairs and inspections are documentedMaintains daily work orders, daily work logs, and monthly reports as neededPrepares and maintains athletic facilities, as needed; installs and removes goals and nets, and maintains athletic equipment and suppliesPerforms inspections and preventative maintenance (including washing, checking and servicing) all equipment and vehiclesSupervises and assists in set up and clean-up for special events and functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent, andA minimum of three (3) years' supervisory experience working in commercial landscape, general maintenance or related field, orAny equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the positionLicenses and Certifications: Texas Class "C" Driver's LicensePesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within six (6) months

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incumbent performs work in both an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings and inclement weather; some exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, and toxic hazards Work requires frequent stooping and climbing, lifting 100 pounds, standing, walking, sitting, twisting, pulling, pushing, climbing up to 12 feet, and working in tight or confined areasThe incumbent may be required to walk through brush or entangled areas along creeks and other areas and in close proximity to high speed vehicle traffic such as mediansRequired to work some nights and weekends, during extreme weather and/or emergency situations and may be on-call

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