Chief Supervisor, SPAR Grounds Maintenance

Class Title

Supervises and directs daily operations of maintenance division. Plans and manages all work activities of ground crews.

Duties

• May act as assistant to the Division Manager in supervising a program or operation involving the entire division.
• Supervises district operations.
• Plans and implements work, training and safety programs.
• Directs activities of employees variously engaged in performing constructing and repairing fences, and other structures; welding metal components; mowing grass; raking; planting and tending flower beds; picking up and hauling refuse, trash and other litter; installing and repairing playground equipment; and performing housekeeping tasks.
• Submits budget estimates and requests for equipment and materials.
• Recommends new hires, pay raises, promotions, and other personnel actions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid state vehicle operator's license.
• Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Horticulture or related field or seven (7) years of
  
  

experience in Grounds maintenance tasks, including four (4) years in a

supervisory position.

• Hold or be able to qualify for such certificates and/or licenses as may be required
  
  

by Federal, State and City government within eighteen (18) month of employment.

Work Environment

• May work at remote locations in noisy work area.
• Will be required to wear safety protective gear when necessary.
• Must have valid state driver's license.
• May be exposed to dust, weather and other environmental factors.
  
  

Physical Demands

• May work in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer terminal for varied periods of time or while standing for varied periods of time.
• Constant use of both hands in reaching, handling, grasping, fingering while performing duties and operating computers.
• Occasional heavy work includes lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 pounds. Occasionally ascends/descends stairs and other inclines while maintaining balance. Occasional bending twisting at knees, waist and neck.
• Constant use of all senses including feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing while performing duties and communicating with co-workers, general public, and completing all tasks as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties listed above.
  
  

Travel

Travel will be required locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites.

Normal Promotion Path From This Class

ANY HIGHER CLASS OR LEVEL FOR WHICH ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED.

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.

01

Do you possess a valid State Vehicle Operator's License?

• No
• Yes
  
  

02

Do you have a bachelor's degree in Forestry, Horticulture or related field?

• No, I do not have a bachelor's degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field
• Yes, I have a bachelor's degree in forestry, horticulture, or a related field
  
  

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 4 years of experience in a supervisory role
• At least 4 years of experience but less than 6 years
• At least 6 years of experience but less than 8 years
• More than 8 years of experience
  
  

04

Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? Please provide dates of employment (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties: Dates: Please do not put "See Resume"

05

How many years of experience in Grounds maintenance tasks do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 7 years of experience
• At least 7 years of experience but less than 9 years
• At least 9 years of experience but less than 11 years
• 11 or more years of experience
  
  

06

Please list the name of the company where you obtained this experience and the duties that you performed? Please provide dates of employment (If there is more than one company, please list each separately). Company: Duties: Dates: Please do not put "See Resume"

07

Can you hold or obtain other certificates or licenses as may be required by Federal, State, or City government within 18 months of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question