PARKS AND OPEN SPACES DEPT (POSD) SPECIALIST

Performs supervisory duties and leads a crew in grounds maintenance, installation, repair, troubleshooting and design of landscaping, hardscaping, sprinkler irrigation, forestry and horticulture.Monitors and maintains a safe work environment for all staff during daily activities in maintenance, installation, repair, troubleshooting, and design for parks and open spaces.Provides guidance and information to park guests/users while carrying out a variety of day-to-day duties in administration.Plans and sets weekly schedules for crew members.Maintains accurate and complete records of all applications, installations and work completed.Troubleshoots irrigation problems such as locating broken or faulty underground wiring and pumps, locating valves, or pump station operation.Repairs, replaces, and installs sprinkler irrigation components - heads, valves, pipes, fittings, timer/control devices, and other equipment as needed.Prepares specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, tools, equipment, parts, supplies, materials and contractor services.Recognizes and treats disease, fungus, or insect damage to trees, plants or shrubs via soil drenching or applying insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and applying growth stimulants.Assists with preparing annual budgets for supplies, materials, tools and equipment needed.Conducts visual inspections and determines corrective action necessary to alleviate issues or problems.Computer skills with basic word documents and excel programs.Prepares paperwork on a variety of subjects including timesheets, employee evaluations, and justifications.Assist other crews with playground equipment repairs, sports field and golf course preparations, trimming, trash pickup, repairs, maintenance, storm cleanup, laying sod, cleaning restrooms, maintaining fleet, cemetery operations, decorating for holidays and other duties as assigned.Operates equipment such as a variety of hand and power tools, riding/push mowers, pickup trucks, backhoes, front loaders, tractors, dump trucks, site dumper, mini-excavator, string trimmers, blowers, brush chipper, stump grinder, utility vehicles, skid steer, trenchers, and towing trailers.Arranges for crew members to attend applicable training courses to achieve and maintain necessary and/or desirable certifications.Performs all duties of subordinates, as needed.SPORTS FIELDSupports and works with crew on maintenance operations of natural and artificial turf/grass for soccer, softball, baseball, T-ball, and football fields.Cleans, disinfects, restocks and organizing's restrooms, dugouts, concession and maintenance buildingsPainting lines and goal postsExperience PreferredGOLF COURSESupports and works with crew on maintenance operations of natural turf/grassSand bunker maintenanceMaintain greens, tee boxes, fairways, natural areas and driving rangeTree and Plant CareEquipment maintenance and repairExperience PreferredPARKSSupports and works with crew on maintenance operations of natural turf/grassPlayground equipment inspections, repairs and replacementHorticulture - plant and flower careForestry operationsAssist with maintaining environmental lots and developed/undeveloped city propertySports court maintenanceTRAILSSupports and works with crew on maintenance operations of natural turf/grassHorticulture - plant and flower careForestry operationsMulti-surface trail maintenanceCEMETERYSupports and works with crew on maintenance operations of natural turf/grassInterments/DisintermentSale of Property/DeedsScheduling services with Funeral HomesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required. Four (4) years of experience in grounds maintenance, janitorial and/or landscaping work, one (1) year of which was in a lead or supervisory position.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Ability to understand the dynamics of landscape irrigation systems.Ability to work at heights greater than 20 feet utilizing aerial bucket/platform.Ability to deal courteously, tactfully, cooperatively and effectively with the public.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate staff and the general public.Ability to learn and identify common landscape plants, trees and pests.Basic knowledge of welding, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete/masonry and painting practices.Considerable knowledge of parks maintenance vehicles, equipment and tools.Skilled in reading and understanding blue prints, maps and designs.Skills in trimming, pruning and repairing damaged flowers, shrubs and trees.Working knowledge of basic water hydraulics, turf, soil, and tree water requirements.Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:* Valid state issued drivers license.* Obtain New Mexico Department of Agriculture - Public Applicator License for CORE and the listed categories within one year from hire date.3A - Ornamental & Turf Pests3B - Ornamental & Turf Weeds7B - Vertebrae Pests6B - Right of WaySUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under general direction of the POSD Superintendent/POSD Director with considerable independence in planning, organizing, and overseeing daily operations.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDExercises direct supervision over maintenance staff, including assigning and reviewing work, training, employees, monitoring attendance and performance, and submitting recommendations regarding necessary disciplinary actions.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, kneel or adjust body to closely inspect work done below ground level.The employee must occasionally perform strenuous physical labor for short periods of time.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a normal office environment. Frequent exposure to the outdoors in all kinds of weather is also required.