Parks Maintenance Supervisor - City of Irondale

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

02/06/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 17

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Irondale is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Park Maintenance Supervisor to direct and participate in the maintenance, operation, and repair of city parks and their facilities and equipment. Employees in this job class maintain facilities and equipment by managing inventory and overseeing or participating in the installation or repair of park facilities and equipment. Parks Maintenance Supervisors communicate with others to coordinate events held at parks and supervise the set-up and tear-down at events. In addition, employees perform inspections, complete inspection reports, and track maintenance information. Park Maintenance Supervisors may attend meetings when the Superintendent is not available to attend to ensure that relevant information is obtained or delivered. Work is primarily performed outdoors and employees in this job class will supervise others in the maintenance and repair of park facilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Irondale provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical
and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays,
sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below

$21.65 - $33.58 (hourly)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Driver's license.

• Experience in landscape management, such as cutting grass, edging, pruning shrubs, and spraying pesticides.

• Experience planning, organizing, and carrying out work projects, including determining materials necessary for the project.

• Experience in building construction or repair such as concrete work, plumbing, fence installation and repair, painting, and sheetrock repair.

• Experience demonstrating appropriate interaction with the public.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the City of Irondale. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Alabama Certified Pesticide Applicator's License (OTPS/OTPC).

• Experience as a supervisor or lead worker.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Performs administrative functions for the Recreation Department, such as equipment and supply purchasing and review of reports and invoices, to ensure that the crews have the proper supplies and equipment to complete the required projects.

• Coordinates events by acting as a liaison between the Parks and Recreation Department and various community entities by communicating with groups and departments and verifying maintenance is completed to ensure the successful planning and completion of activities and events conducted at city facilities.

• Directs and participates in the operation, maintenance and repair of parks and recreation facilities, grounds and equipment   by performing maintenance, assigning work, and inspecting completed repairs in order to ensure that the facilities and grounds are safe and acceptable for use.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Assists subordinates with maintenance duties (e.g., repair sprinkler systems, prep ball fields, repair damaged park installation, install playground equipment) in order to ensure assignments are completed according to specifications.

• Documents work or repairs that performed by the parks maintenance division and when it was done to ensure accurate records are kept.

• Purchases equipment and supplies to be used for events or maintenance of the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of walking, lifting, and carrying. May involve regular lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed outdoors at worksites such as parks and sports complexes. Work involves the use of electrical, gas, or air powered tools and equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, power trimmers, etc. Work may involve using chemical spray equipment necessary for fertilization and weed prevention.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.