HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 7243RESOLUTION NO. 7243
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI-
CATIONS FOR PARK SUPERINTENDENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The job specifications for the
classification of Park Superintendent are hereby amended to
read in accordance with Exhibit A attached hereto and incor-
porated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately.
SECTION 3.' The City Clerk shall certify to the
adoption of this Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 21st day of March, 1983.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was
duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a
regular meeting hereof held on the 21st day of March, 1983, by
the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA,,MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
• EXHIBIT A `10
CITY OF AZUSA Date Adopted:
PARK SUPERINTENDENT
JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction --plans, assigns, and supervises the work of several
crews engaged in the planting, care, and maintenance of park and parkway
trees, parks, parkways, landscaped areas, restrooms, buildings, and rec-
reational facilities; prepares landscape designs and lists of materials for
various landscaped areas; and does related work as required.
Representative Duties
Plans and makes work assignments for subordinates engaged in the maintenance
and landscaping of park grounds and municipal landscaped areas and the main-
tenance of buildings and recreational facilities in parks; inspects and
reviews the work of subordinates; prepares basic landscape plans for new
park areas, athletic fields, and recreation areas for review and approval of
superiors; checks playground equipment for safety requirements; plans and
supervises park and parkway tree planting, trimming, spraying, and removal;
maintains records for all park and parkway trees; plans and supervises the
planting and spraying of shrubs, flower beds, and grass; designs and super-
vises the installation and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems;
inspects to insure that parks and other landscaped areas are kept clean;
selects trees, flowers, shrubs, and grasses to be planted; estimates needs
for and requisitions tools, equipment, and materials; purchases supplies
and materials; obtains bids for special items and work; supervises the
care and maintenance of tools and equipment; keeps records; prepares reports;
prepares budget for the Park Division.
Organizational Responsibilities
Park Superintendent is a one -position, supervisory class within the Com-
munity Services Department. An employee of this class reports to the
Director of Community Services.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
Training and Experience
A Bachelors Degree in Park Management or allied field, such as Horticulture,
Park Administration, Forestry or Arboriculture; and
Five years of recent responsible park service experience, including four
years at supervisory level.
Knoweldge and Abilities
Knowledge of the propagating, planting, cultivating, pruning, and care of
flowers, shrubs, lawns, and trees.; the methods of preparing soils for
planting; the kinds of fertilizers and their proper usage; plant diseases
and pests common to the area and the means of their control and eradica-
tion; the maintenance and repair of light power equipment; the operation
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Exhibit A
PARK SUPERINTENDENT
JOB SUMMARY
of sprinkler systems, the selection and application of herbicides; and the
principles of administration, supervision, and training.
Ability to design and lay out landscaped areas; schedule time and materials
needed to complete a project; keep records and prepare reports; supervise
a group of employees engaged in varied activities; and establish and main-
tain effective public relations.
Licenses
California Driver's License
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