Park Maintenance Field Supervisor

Full Job Description

NOTICE OF LIMITED APPLICATIONS

This posting is limited to the first100 applications received.
When that number is reached the posting will be automatically removed.

Career OpportunityThe city of Las Vegas invites applications for Park Maintenance Field Supervisor.

This position supervises, assigns and reviews the work of staff responsible for park maintenance; oversees and participates in all work activities; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; oversees and enforces public landscape related contracts.

Supervision Received and ExercisedReceives direction from higher level supervisory or management staff.

Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision, including selecting new employees, monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, and participating in the discipline and termination of employees.

Examination Process

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas.

The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list.

The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

WRITTEN TEST DATE: February 10 and/or February 11, 2026 at 9:00AM and 2:00PM

**Study guides are not available for this particular test. Examination content will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job posting.

Applicants who are selected for the written test will be notified by email AFTER the application closing date.

ELIGIBLE LIST: You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Selection Process
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for the installation, renovation, maintenance and repair of municipal landscaped grounds and associated structures including parks, recreation facilities, community centers, restrooms, sport fields, roadway medians, and trails.
2. Acts as first line supervisor for designated staff within a department, including interviewing and selecting of job applicants, training, overseeing work, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards in accordance with department objectives.

Recommends and assists in the implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Assists with the annual development and submission of business plan measures.

Prepares and presents monthly performance statistics and reports. Recommends and implements approved policies and procedures.

3. Establishes schedules and methods for providing park maintenance services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate supervisory staff; implements recommendations.
4. Ensures employees adhere to established work methods, techniques and schedules, and comply with applicable city and department policies, procedures, standards and specifications; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
5. Supervises and participates in the renovation and maintenance of landscaped grounds including planning, developing planting plans, planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and turf.
6. Supervises and participates in the preparation, application and use of chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides.
7. Supervises and participates in the construction and maintenance of park recreation facilities; ensures functional and safe facilities for the public.
8. Supervises the maintenance of time, material and equipment use records.
9. Ensures assigned employees adhere to safe work practices; trains employees in safe work practices.
10. Prepares various specifications for projects as required; reads and interprets blueprints; meets with contractors to collect bids for park facility renovations, repairs and improvements.
11. Inspects park facilities including community centers, sports fields, swimming pools and restrooms for maintenance and repair needs.
12. Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of supplies, equipment and inventory to ensure efficient and effective operations. Participates in the procurement process, including researching materials, equipment and vendors, assisting with specifications and requisitioning materials as needed.
13. Oversees and participates in the set up and removal of traffic warning devices and barricades for traffic control associated with landscape and irrigation maintenance or installation activities.
14. Maintains a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files; performs a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing and other general clerical work.

Marginal Functions:

1. Performs inspection of small equipment; schedules repair and maintenance as required.
2. Requisitions supplies and materials.

Qualifications

Experience:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal park grounds and facilities, including two years of lead or supervisory experience.

Training:

Equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by specialized course work or training in grounds maintenance, building maintenance or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Possession and maintenance of a Work Zone Safety Certificate from the International Municipal Signal Association within one year of the date of appointment.

Within 15 days of initial hire, provide documentation of completion within the last five years of an OSHA-30 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S.

Department of Labor. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of a municipal landscaped grounds and facilities maintenance, installation, renovation and repair program.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Current office procedures, methods, computer equipment and common office software packages.
Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in municipal park facilities installation, renovation, maintenance and repair activities.
Landscape installation and renovation techniques.
Principles and practices of ornamental horticulture.
Planting mixtures and fertilization requirements.
Plant pests and diseases and methods of control.
Chemicals and sprays commonly used for plant and grounds care and their proper application.
Applicable occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skills in:

Empowering employees by demonstrating confidence in their ability to be successful.
Supporting creative thinking and problem solving by encouraging feedback.
Planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments.
Managing multiple assignments.
Communicating with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences.
Working independently with minimal supervision.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Preparing clear and concise reports.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including city officials and the general public.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Competencies:

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.