Salary : $102,264.00 - $124,632.00 Annually
Location : Various City of Renton Parks Renton, WA, WA
Job Type: AFSCME
Job Number: 26-00150
Department: PR - Parks & Trails
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description The City of Renton is seeking an experienced
Parks Maintenance Supervisor to join our Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks Maintenance Supervisor plays an active role in planning, organizing, and prioritizing daily field operations while performing technical, professional, and administrative duties. The supervisor provides ongoing coaching, mentorship, and hands-on training to build employee skills and confidence. Through regular field engagement, constructive feedback, and recognition of employee efforts and improvements, the supervisor promotes professional growth, strengthens team performance, and supports continuous improvement in park and trail maintenance operations. A key component of this position is leading by example and fostering a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment.
Working for the City of Renton comes with an
excellent benefits package, including:
- Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
- VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
- Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Plan, organize and supervise the parks and trails maintenance operation.
- Coordinate procurement and distribution of equipment and supplies to staff to ensure assigned duties can be accomplished.
- Assist in development of area budgets; monitor and control materials purchases and expenditures; evaluate and determine required work projects and needed equipment and materials with approval from Parks Maintenance Manager.
- Review and work from sketches, blueprints and construction plans.
- Account for work completion using an electronic maintenance management system; update and revise GIS maps and diagrams of water, surface water and electrical networks and other parks infrastructure.
- Provide technical and policy information to the public and meet with complainants to resolve parks and trails maintenance problems and maintain positive relations.
- Assist in implementing workgroup goals and long-range projects.
- Plan and coordinate routine and special parks and trail maintenance projects, routine and major chemical spray schedules, and water conservation through proper and efficient irrigation methods.
- Plan and coordinate logistics for routine and special events with other divisions and departments.
- Prioritize and schedule maintenance projects to avoid conflict with scheduled games and events.
- Written communication skills, ensuring correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
- Train assigned personnel in the proper operation, use and care of a variety of heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and hand and power tools.
- Ensure staff adequately know safety requirements, and how to appropriately handle and apply chemicals.
- Read and study irrigation system construction plan drawings and recommend modifications, repairs, or adjustments as part of planning projects.
- Design, supervise and participate in the installation, replacement, repair, and servicing of sprinkler heads, valves, and controllers of sprinkler and irrigation systems.
- Evaluate contracted services and provide direction to contractors and other personnel to ensure contracted terms are met.
- Maintain records of chemicals and hazardous materials used and material safety data sheets for all chemicals in inventory and submit reports to the County and State agencies on pesticide usage as required.
- Regularly inspect parks, trails, and City grounds for safety issues, vandalism, necessary repair, and general maintenance.
- Ensure respiratory protective equipment is properly sanitized and required records are maintained.
- Respond to emergency and off-hour situations as required and administer first aid and CPR as needed.
- Operate a variety of heavy and light vehicles, specialized equipment, irrigation systems, and hand and power tools.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
- Perform traffic control duties for staff, other City departments and contractors as assigned.
- Diagnose disease, perform, and provide direction to control and/or eradicate with the use of equipment and/or chemicals adhering to current health and safety regulations.
- Provide and perform soil and turf management and irrigation system and automation practices.
- Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
- Coordinate the hiring and onboarding of new employees.
- Assist in the development and communication of department goals that support the City's Mission and Business Plan.
- Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.
- Evaluate the parks and trails maintenance operations function to improve customer service, productivity, and efficiency, and assist with resolution of work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
- Comply with and administer City policies.
- Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to support critical City priorities during disasters or other emergencies.
For a complete job description, see: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:- Minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible experience maintaining landscaped areas.
- One (1) year supervisory or lead experience or demonstrated leadership experience.
- State Pesticide Applicator's License.
- Valid Backflow Assembly Tester Certificate (BAT) or Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification.
- The following certificates are required within six (6) months of employment:
- Valid Flagging and Traffic Control Certificate.
- CPR and First Aid Certificate.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License and successful passing of a required driving record check.
- Successful passing of a required background check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:- Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
- Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate with City employees and residents.
- Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on occasion.
- Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
- Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs.
- Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods
WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions (and indoors in an office environment occasionally).
- Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and in the office it is moderately quiet.
- Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
- Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
- Work is performed within the right of way, and in high traffic conditions.
- May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
AccommodationIndividuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact Cmoore@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.
Selection Procedure 01
What interests you about the Parks Maintenance Supervisor position and working for the City of Renton?
02
Please state your current driver's license status
- I have a valid Washington State driver's license
- I have a valid driver's license from another location
- I do not have a valid driver's license
03
How many years of paid experience do you have in grounds and landscape maintenance? Please make sure to include details about your work experience in th
