Park Maintenance Supervisor - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks

Salary Range:  

$48,814.00 - $58,881.00 Annually 

Starting Pay Range:  

$48,814.00 - $53,847.00 Annually 

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Job Summary:  

A Park Maintenance Supervisor oversees the work of crews engaged in grounds and athletic field maintenance in municipal parks. Work of this class involves supervising laboring personnel.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek which may involve some evening, weekend and call back work. Work is performed outdoors where inclement weather conditions are occasionally encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:                             

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:  

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate. 

AND 

Experience: Have three years of experience in park or grounds maintenance work including one year of such lead responsibilities as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others.

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING. 

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. ** 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the proper use of tractors and mowers.
• Knowledge of the procedures for laying out and maintaining a variety of athletic fields.
• Knowledge of park and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Supervisory ability.
• Ability to maintain records.

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.    

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Selection Process 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is esse