City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, is responsible for the care and maintenance of grounds and recreation buildings in an assigned section of the city; plans, assigns and supervises the activities of a large group of subordinate personnel engaged in such work; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: explaining, carrying out and enforcing existing policies and procedures in connection with maintenance activities; making regular contacts with other departmental personnel, outside organizations and the general public in exchanging information and answering complaints; preparing and maintaining ordinary operation reports and records.

 1. Supervises, assigns and instructs, through subordinate supervisory personnel, gardeners, assistant gardeners, groundskeepers, janitors and general laborers in maintaining recreational grounds and physical properties in various locations in the city; inspects completed work for conformance with instructions and existing procedures.

2. Makes periodic inspections of buildings, playground equipment and facilities to assure safety and proper maintenance; requisitions repairs, supplies and maintenance services, as required; prepares estimates of budgetary requirements.

3. Supervises layout and proper landscaping around playgrounds, field houses, ball diamonds and playing fields; supervises equipment and operators assigned.

4. May make emergency repairs in cases of breakdowns of equipment.

5. May participate in in-service training programs.

6. May act in liaison capacity with neighborhood civic groups.

Requires thorough knowledge of: horticulture as applied to the maintenance of parks, recreational grounds, play areas, and similar landscaped areas; building maintenance and the related tools, materials and equipment of such work.

Requires ability and skill to: plan, supervise and inspect the work of subordinate personnel engaged in diversified activities over a wide area; deal tactfully and effectively with the public and promote good public relations; maintain operating records and prepare related reports.

Requires completion of high school, supplemented by college level courses in agriculture or horticulture and five years of progressively responsible landscaping, gardening and recreational grounds maintenance experience, including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.