Clinton Stevenson
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic Park Maintenance Supervisor with extensive experience at the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department. Proven leadership in managing large teams and enhancing park aesthetics, resulting in increased visitor satisfaction. Skilled in landscape management and effective communication, fostering teamwork and ensuring timely project completion. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Maintenance Supervisor
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised a crew of 42 employee per district. Managed different schedules for morning and evening maintenance needs.
- Responsible for 10 recreation centers, 4 senior centers, 2 licensed child cares and a total of 27 parks.
- Worked closely with Recreation staff and Council offices to coordinate events. Provide staff to cover events and perform other requests.
- Performed bid/job walks for new projects and provide feedback to help provide overall satisfaction for both maintenance and aesthetics.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to promote professional growth within the team. When needed provided Record of Work directions and worked closely with Human Resources to improve employee performance.
- Provided progress reports and probation evaluation reports for new employees part and full time.
- Performed record keeping such as, tail gate safety meeting sign in, timekeeping, vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance upkeep. Also quarterly and annual park/ facility inspection reports.
- Reviewed monthly progress reports to identify areas needing improvement or adjustments in priorities based on observed trends or issues faced during maintenance operations.
- Improved park cleanliness by developing and implementing efficient maintenance schedules.
- Maintained high standards of park aesthetics, regularly assessing landscaping needs, and implementing improvements as needed.
- Increased visitor satisfaction through addressing concerns promptly and professionally, fostering a welcoming environment.
- Promoted teamwork among staff through effective leadership and communication in daily tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating with contractors and other city departments involved in park developments.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical situations in the parks, working closely with first responders to ensure public safety was maintained.
Senior Gardener/ Acting Park Maintenance Superviso
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain park grounds and facility maintenance.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering city safety protocols and maintaining well-organized workspaces.
- Communicated with park patrons by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on park amenities.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide staff with accurate and constructive information.
- Coordinated with fellow team members to complete large-scale landscaping projects within tight deadlines.
Gardener Caretaker
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department
11.2015 - 02.2019
- Performed grounds maintenance at Roosevelt and Wilson/ Harding golf courses.
- Operated ride on mowers and power equipment tool such as, Line trimmers, Edgers, Hedge shears, backpack blowers, aerators, skip loaders, ride on spray rigs, pressure washers.
- Maintained golf greens by performing daily maintenance such as - cutting cups, irrigating dry areas, removal of weeds, blowing down, mowing.
- Identified fungi on greens and applied chemical fungicides to help promote healthy turf.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
Education
Woodrow Wilson High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Computer skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Work ethic
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Groundskeeping expertise
- Landscape management
- Sports field management
Timeline
Park Maintenance Supervisor
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department
08.2023 - Current
Senior Gardener/ Acting Park Maintenance Superviso
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department
02.2019 - 06.2022
Gardener Caretaker
City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department
11.2015 - 02.2019
Woodrow Wilson High School
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