General Supervisor Parks - Jersey City, United States - City of Jersey City

City of Jersey City
City of Jersey City
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Jersey City, United States

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Description

General Supervisor Parks

Department:
Recreation & Youth Development


Division:
Parks Maintenance


Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt


Union/Management:

JCSA

Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal:
Full Time


Workweek:40 hours, Wednesday - Sunday 3PM - 11PM


Salary:
$57,050


The City of Jersey City ("The City") is seeking a General Supervisor Parks for the Division of Parks Maintenance in the Department of Recreation & Youth Development.

This position, under direction, supervises work of subordinate supervisors and other employees in the care and maintenance of parks.


Job Duties:


  • Supervises and coordinates activities of lower level supervisors/staff engaged in maintenance of areas such as parks, botanical gardens, and playgrounds. Directs and supervises lower level supervisors/staff engaged in grading grass plots, sowing grass seeds, weeding and mowing lawns, pruning/spraying trees, trimming shrubbery, planting and caring for flowers, cutting hedges, and sweeping/cleaning walks and paths. Sees that snow is shoveled from paths in winter. Prepares and executes plans for utilization of personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies as they relate to maintenance/care of parks. Conducts periodic inspections of equipment, machinery, and tools used to determine and implement proper maintenance/repair schedules. Prepares clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Performs other duties as assigned.
- *Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice._


Required Experience:

Three (3) years of experience involving care and maintenance of large tracts of grounds including planting and care of shrubbery/flowers and use of grounds by a considerable number of people, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.


Required License:
Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver's license.


Essential Skills/Qualifications:


  • Knowledge of procedures for keeping parks in good repair, and of planting/caring for grass, flowers, and shrubbery.
  • Knowledge of problems, procedures, and methods used in inspecting, analyzing, and determining work to be done.
  • Knowledge of various types of equipment and methods used in caring for park areas.
  • Knowledge of rules/regulations governing operation of public parks.
  • Ability to utilize advantageously available personnel and equipment in care/maintenance of parks.
  • Ability to give assignments/instructions to individuals and groups of employees, provide them with needed advice/assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise, and check their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship/output are maintained, and that desired objectives are achieved.
  • Ability to supervise planting and care of trees, shrubbery, and flowers.

Pay:
$57,050.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Year round work

Work Location:
In person
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