- Salary
- $76k – $108k/yr
- Location
- Mesa, AZ, AZ, US
- Department
- Operations
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The current vacancy is in the Riverview, Hohokam, and Fitch Park Maintenance Assignment; however, this recruitment will also be used to establish a list to fill possible future vacancies in the other assignment areas. The Parks Maintenance Supervisor assigned to this position will directly manage Riverview Park, Hohokam Stadium, and the Fitch Park Training Facility. Duties include overseeing the maintenance of 105 acres of landscaping and park amenities through the management of City Maintenance staff and service contracts.
The first review of applications will be Monday, November 2, 2026.
A Parks Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and overseeing the maintenance, minor construction, and repair of park grounds, basins grounds, vertical and horizontal assets, stadium grounds, aquatics facilities, athletic facilities, and other landscaped areas. Working through subordinates, duties include: planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in parks maintenance and repair activities (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, fence repair, playground equipment service and repair, and welding); ball field preparation and maintenance; equipment operation; aquatics facilities maintenance and repair; equipment service and repair; and park mechanical and flood irrigation. The Parks Maintenance Supervisor analyzes service and maintenance needs in the areas of parks maintenance; and assists in the preparation of special project designs and implementation, including renovation of existing park land, irrigation systems, and plant selection, to meet the needs of a variety of City-owned parks and basins. Responsibilities include: selecting, scheduling, training, and evaluating subordinates and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include: participating as a member of the aquatics, parks, basins, and sports field maintenance management meetings; developing equipment and facility maintenance procedures; overseeing special projects and repairs in parks and complexes; assisting in writing, bidding, and enforcing maintenance contracts; monitoring of master agreement and special project allocations; coordinating staff training; implementing section policies; serving as liaison with special interest groups, recreation programming, and other City staff to avoid conflict between required maintenance and development activity and recreational programming; and specialized maintenance of fountains and aquatic facilities, irrigation programming, pump operations and maintenance, or construction and maintenance related projects Citywide. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
Aquatics Maintenance and Athletic Fields Assignment: Responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily program operations of aquatic facilities, athletic facilities, landscape maintenance, irrigation maintenance, minor construction, and repair of maintenance operations; and landscape services for aquatic facilities, athletic/sports fields, and related public grounds. Working through subordinates, duties include: planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in maintenance and repair activities at assigned aquatics and athletics fields facilities; maintenance; equipment operation; equipment service and repair; contract administration; and serves as a liaison with special interest groups, recreation programming, and other City staff. Responsibilities also include preparing, authorizing, and monitoring compliance work, quality control, and maintenance of aquatics and athletic fields contracts. This includes administration of contract terms and conditions to adjust for unforeseen conditions or problems by verifying the nature and extent of the problem, negotiating with contractor toward solution, and preparing the appropriate forms to formally amend the contract. This position oversees all aquatics and athletic fields contracted functions and, when issues are escalated, acts as the City’s liaison with private contractors to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the contracts and to negotiate with contractors to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Work involves use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, custom database applications, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping system applications. Responsibilities also include inspecting and monitoring the Motorola Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and irrigation systems; chemical monitoring and feed systems to ensure functionality; installing, troubleshooting, and repairing the central Motorola SCADA and irrigation system as needed; performing preventative maintenance and repairs to aquatics and athletic fields pump systems; and dealing with hazardous materials as related to county, state, and federal requirements and health regulations in the daily maintenance and repair of aquatic and athletic facilities. This position is a liaison to the Department of Homeland Security which includes serving as a Preparer of facility reports and security programs, serving as the Assistant Site Security Officer for all designated facilities, and acting as the Facilitator for the Alternate Security Program for all designated facilities.
Parks and Basins Maintenance Assignment: Responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily program operations of park facilities, minor construction, and repair of maintenance operations; and maintenance services for parks, basins, aquatic facilities, athletic fields, playgrounds, related public grounds, and other horizontal and vertical assets in areas such as water retention basins. Working through subordinates, duties include: planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in maintenance and repair activities at assigned parks and basins facilities; maintenance; equipment operation; equipment service and repair; contract administration; and serves as a liaison with special interest groups, recreation programming, and other City staff. Responsibilities also include preparing, authorizing, and monitoring compliance work, quality control, and maintenance of parks and basins contracts. This includes administration of contract terms and conditions to adjust for unforeseen conditions or problems by verifying the nature and extent of the problem, negotiating with contractor toward solution, and preparing the appropriate forms to formally amend the contract. This position oversees all parks and basins contracted functions and, when issues are escalated, acts as the City’s liaison with private contractors to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the contracts, and to negotiate with contractor to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Work involves use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, custom database applications, CMMS systems, and GIS mapping system applications. Responsibilities also include inspecting and monitoring the central Motorola SCADA system and other control systems to ensure functionality; installing, troubleshooting, and repairing the Motorola SCADA system as needed; performing preventative maintenance and repairs to parks and basins horizontal and vertical systems; and dealing with hazardous materials as related to county, state, and federal requirements and health regulations in the daily maintenance and repair of parks and basins facilities.
Riverview, Hohokam, and Fitch Park Maintenance Assignment: Responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily program operations of the facility, landscape maintenance, minor construction, and repair of Riverview Park, Hohokam Stadium, Fitch Park, stadium grounds, and other assigned areas. Working through subordinates, duties include: planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in maintenance and repair activities at assigned parks, lakes, sports fields, and stadium grounds; maintenance; equipment operation; irrigation system programming, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance; equipment service and repair; contract administration; coordination with professional baseball teams for park irrigation schedules, and site preparations for City uses; and serves as a liaison with special interest groups, recreation programming, and other City staff. This position oversees all parks, athletic fields, and grounds maintenance functions and, when issues are escalated, acts as the City’s liaison with private contractors to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the contracts, and to negotiate with contractors to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Work involves use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, custom database applications, CMMS systems, and GIS mapping system applications. Responsibilities also include inspecting and monitoring the central Motorola SCADA and irrigation system to ensure functionality; installing, troubleshooting, and repairing the Motorola SCADA and irrigation system as needed; performing preventative maintenance and repairs to parks, athletic fields, stadium grounds and facilities; and dealing with hazardous materials as related to county, state, and federal requirements and health regulations in the daily maintenance and repair of parks, athletic fields, stadium grounds, and facilities. This assignment serves as the Political Subdivision Responsible Individual through Arizona’s Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division for the Parks Maintenance Team.
A Parks Maintenance Supervisor exercises considerable independent judgment in planning maintenance activities, major seasonal projects, and works cooperatively with other staff to ensure resources are used in the most efficient manner. A Parks Maintenance Supervisor receives supervision from a PRCF Deputy Director who reviews work through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved. This class is subject to emergency call-out during off-duty hours. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Parks Management, Horticulture, Resources Management, Landscape Horticulture or Architecture, Landscape Management, or a related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in the maintenance and repair of parks facilities, recreation areas, large outdoor athletic complexes, and/or commercial aquatic (pool) complexes; OR considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in service contract administration, monitoring, or inspection involving parks maintenance (landscaping, janitorial, lighting, etc.); including one year of supervisory or lead experience.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification (Aquatics Maintenance and Athletic Fields; Parks and Basins; and Riverview, Hohokam and Fitch Assignments). Must possess certification as a Pest Management Professional from Arizona’s Pest Management Division in the categories of C-Ornamental and Turf, E-Aquatics, F-Right of-Way, and G-Industrial/Institutional/Structural Pest within six months of hire date (Aquatics Maintenance and Athletic Fields; and Riverview, Hohokam, and Fitch Assignment). Must obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification within six months of hire or promotion date (Aquatics Maintenance and Athletic Fields Assignment). Must obtain a certification as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) within one year of hire or promotion date (Parks and Basins Assignment). Must complete Department of Transportation (DOT) Reasonable Suspicion Training for supervisors within 30 days of supervisory assignment of DOT safety sensitive employees.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience in producing cost or productivity studies, facility and sprinkler system design, arboriculture, plan review, and using computer spreadsheets and databases is highly desirable. Possess a Certification as an Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture). Possess an Aquatics Facility Operator certification.http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4901.pdf
The first review of applications will be Monday, November 2, 2026.
A Parks Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and overseeing the maintenance, minor construction, and repair of park grounds, basins grounds, vertical and horizontal assets, stadium grounds, aquatics facilities, athletic facilities, and other landscaped areas. Working through subordinates, duties include: planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in parks maintenance and repair activities (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, fence repair, playground equipment service and repair, and welding); ball field preparation and maintenance; equipment operation; aquatics facilities maintenance and repair; equipment service and repair; and park mechanical and flood irrigation. The Parks Maintenance Supervisor analyzes service and maintenance needs in the areas of parks maintenance; and assists in the preparation of special project designs and implementation, including renovation of existing park land, irrigation systems, and plant selection, to meet the needs of a variety of City-owned parks and basins. Responsibilities include: selecting, scheduling, training, and evaluating subordinates and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include: participating as a member of the aquatics, parks, basins, and sports field maintenance management meetings; developing equipment and facility maintenance procedures; overseeing special projects and repairs in parks and complexes; assisting in writing, bidding, and enforcing maintenance contracts; monitoring of master agreement and special project allocations; coordinating staff training; implementing section policies; serving as liaison with special interest groups, recreation programming, and other City staff to avoid conflict between required maintenance and development activity and recreational programming; and specialized maintenance of fountains and aquatic facilities, irrigation programming, pump operations and maintenance, or construction and maintenance related projects Citywide. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
Aquatics Maintenance and Athletic Fields Assignment: Responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily program operations of aquatic facilities, athletic facilities, landscape maintenance, irrigation maintenance, minor construction, and repair of maintenance operations; and landscape services for aquatic facilities, athletic/sports fields, and related public grounds. Working through subordinates, duties include: planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in maintenance and repair activities at assigned aquatics and athletics fields facilities; maintenance; equipment operation; equipment service and repair; contract administration; and serves as a liaison with special interest groups, recreation programming, and other City staff. Responsibilities also include preparing, authorizing, and monitoring compliance work, quality control, and maintenance of aquatics and athletic fields contracts. This includes administration of contract terms and conditions to adjust for unforeseen conditions or problems by verifying the nature and extent of the problem, negotiating with contractor toward solution, and preparing the appropriate forms to formally amend the contract. This position oversees all aquatics and athletic fields contracted functions and, when issues are escalated, acts as the City’s liaison with private contractors to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the contracts and to negotiate with contractors to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Work involves use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, custom database applications, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping system applications. Responsibilities also include inspecting and monitoring the Motorola Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and irrigation systems; chemical monitoring and feed systems to ensure functionality; installing, troubleshooting, and repairing the central Motorola SCADA and irrigation system as needed; performing preventative maintenance and repairs to aquatics and athletic fields pump systems; and dealing with hazardous materials as related to county, state, and federal requirements and health regulations in the daily maintenance and repair of aquatic and athletic facilities. This position is a liaison to the Department of Homeland Security which includes serving as a Preparer of facility reports and security programs, serving as the Assistant Site Security Officer for all designated facilities, and acting as the Facilitator for the Alternate Security Program for all designated facilities.
Parks and Basins Maintenance Assignment: Responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily program operations of park facilities, minor construction, and repair of maintenance operations; and maintenance services for parks, basins, aquatic facilities, athletic fields, playgrounds, related public grounds, and other horizontal and vertical assets in areas such as water retention basins. Working through subordinates, duties include: planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in maintenance and repair activities at assigned parks and basins facilities; maintenance; equipment operation; equipment service and repair; contract administration; and serves as a liaison with special interest groups, recreation programming, and other City staff. Responsibilities also include preparing, authorizing, and monitoring compliance work, quality control, and maintenance of parks and basins contracts. This includes administration of contract terms and conditions to adjust for unforeseen conditions or problems by verifying the nature and extent of the problem, negotiating with contractor toward solution, and preparing the appropriate forms to formally amend the contract. This position oversees all parks and basins contracted functions and, when issues are escalated, acts as the City’s liaison with private contractors to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the contracts, and to negotiate with contractor to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Work involves use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, custom database applications, CMMS systems, and GIS mapping system applications. Responsibilities also include inspecting and monitoring the central Motorola SCADA system and other control systems to ensure functionality; installing, troubleshooting, and repairing the Motorola SCADA system as needed; performing preventative maintenance and repairs to parks and basins horizontal and vertical systems; and dealing with hazardous materials as related to county, state, and federal requirements and health regulations in the daily maintenance and repair of parks and basins facilities.
Riverview, Hohokam, and Fitch Park Maintenance Assignment: Responsible for supervising and overseeing the daily program operations of the facility, landscape maintenance, minor construction, and repair of Riverview Park, Hohokam Stadium, Fitch Park, stadium grounds, and other assigned areas. Working through subordinates, duties include: planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in maintenance and repair activities at assigned parks, lakes, sports fields, and stadium grounds; maintenance; equipment operation; irrigation system programming, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance; equipment service and repair; contract administration; coordination with professional baseball teams for park irrigation schedules, and site preparations for City uses; and serves as a liaison with special interest groups, recreation programming, and other City staff. This position oversees all parks, athletic fields, and grounds maintenance functions and, when issues are escalated, acts as the City’s liaison with private contractors to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the contracts, and to negotiate with contractors to reach a mutually acceptable solution. Work involves use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, custom database applications, CMMS systems, and GIS mapping system applications. Responsibilities also include inspecting and monitoring the central Motorola SCADA and irrigation system to ensure functionality; installing, troubleshooting, and repairing the Motorola SCADA and irrigation system as needed; performing preventative maintenance and repairs to parks, athletic fields, stadium grounds and facilities; and dealing with hazardous materials as related to county, state, and federal requirements and health regulations in the daily maintenance and repair of parks, athletic fields, stadium grounds, and facilities. This assignment serves as the Political Subdivision Responsible Individual through Arizona’s Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division for the Parks Maintenance Team.
A Parks Maintenance Supervisor exercises considerable independent judgment in planning maintenance activities, major seasonal projects, and works cooperatively with other staff to ensure resources are used in the most efficient manner. A Parks Maintenance Supervisor receives supervision from a PRCF Deputy Director who reviews work through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved. This class is subject to emergency call-out during off-duty hours. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Parks Management, Horticulture, Resources Management, Landscape Horticulture or Architecture, Landscape Management, or a related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in the maintenance and repair of parks facilities, recreation areas, large outdoor athletic complexes, and/or commercial aquatic (pool) complexes; OR considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in service contract administration, monitoring, or inspection involving parks maintenance (landscaping, janitorial, lighting, etc.); including one year of supervisory or lead experience.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification (Aquatics Maintenance and Athletic Fields; Parks and Basins; and Riverview, Hohokam and Fitch Assignments). Must possess certification as a Pest Management Professional from Arizona’s Pest Management Division in the categories of C-Ornamental and Turf, E-Aquatics, F-Right of-Way, and G-Industrial/Institutional/Structural Pest within six months of hire date (Aquatics Maintenance and Athletic Fields; and Riverview, Hohokam, and Fitch Assignment). Must obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification within six months of hire or promotion date (Aquatics Maintenance and Athletic Fields Assignment). Must obtain a certification as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) within one year of hire or promotion date (Parks and Basins Assignment). Must complete Department of Transportation (DOT) Reasonable Suspicion Training for supervisors within 30 days of supervisory assignment of DOT safety sensitive employees.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience in producing cost or productivity studies, facility and sprinkler system design, arboriculture, plan review, and using computer spreadsheets and databases is highly desirable. Possess a Certification as an Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture). Possess an Aquatics Facility Operator certification.http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4901.pdf
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