Parks Maintenance Supervisor – Historic Squares & Park Maintenance Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Tallo's Job Summary: Lead the Way in Keeping Savannah Beautiful! The City of Savannah is hiring a Parks Maintenance Supervisor for Historic Squares & Park Maintenance. This full-time position offers a salary of $54,702 a year with benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Qualifications include a mid-level driver's license, an Associate's degree in Horticulture, and a Georgia Commercial Pesticide License. Join the team to ensure safe, clean, and vibrant public spaces for all to enjoy.

Company:
City Of Savannah
Salary:
$54702
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Parks Maintenance Supervisor – Historic Squares & Park Maintenance City of Savannah – 3.8 Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time $54,702 a year 2 days ago Benefits 457(b) Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Mid-level Driver’s License Horticulture 4 years Associate’s degree Landscaping Pesticide Applicator’s License Communication skills Horticulture Full Job Description Purpose Lead the Way in Keeping Savannah Beautiful! Do you have a passion for landscaping, leadership, and preserving public spaces? The City of Savannah is seeking a dedicated and experienced Parks Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team in maintaining the city’s beloved parks and squares. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that our green spaces are safe, clean, and vibrant for all to enjoy. As the new Parks Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, and pesticide applications across the City of Savannah’s parks and squares. This role ensures safe, attractive, and well-maintained public spaces through effective leadership, planning, and coordination. Why Join Team Savannah? Serve your community in a visible, meaningful role Collaborative team environment focused on excellence Opportunities for growth, training, and leadership development Make a lasting impact on Savannah’s natural beauty and quality of life Take the next step in your leadership career—apply today to be part of Savannah’s green legacy! We’ll take care of you too! We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement. Women, minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are a Veteran-friendly employer

Essential Job Functions What You’ll Do:

As a Parks Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll take the lead on: Supervising and mentoring staff : Direct work assignments, provide guidance, and manage performance. Planning and coordinating landscaping projects , irrigation work, pesticide applications, and beautification efforts. Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal maintenance regulations. Managing contracts and vendor relationships : From coordinating contractors to reviewing and approving invoices. Working with the public : Respond to citizen concerns, conduct site visits, and ensure top-quality customer service. Overseeing projects : From installing landscaping features to implementing in-house upgrades and infrastructure improvements. Maintaining records : Submit timesheets, incident reports, work logs, and more to ensure accountability and transparency. Responding to emergencies after hours as needed. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Turf Management, Horticulture, or similar education plus four (4) years of experience in landscaping or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history Requires the following certification/license(s) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment: Georgia Commercial Pesticide License, Category 24

Work Location:

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Interchange Court Work Hours:

7 am -3:30 pm, Monday – Friday Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required before employment. Additional Information Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of city operations, policies, and departmental maintenance procedures. Understanding of landscaping practices. Skilled in the operation and maintenance of landscaping and mechanical equipment. Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using computers and standard office software

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