SHOP MANAGER

Job Description:

SHOP MANAGER

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: RECREATION & WELLNESS/ GOLFREPORTING LOCATION: 1001 E. Memorial Loop Dr. Houston, TX 77007 - MEMORIAL PARK GOLF COURSE
WORKDAYS & HOURS: VARIES*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Shop Manager to join its Recreation and Wellness/Golf Operations team. The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Supervises both direct and indirect personnel.
• Trains and educates staff on the proper operation and maintenance practices of golf equipment.
• Plans, schedules, tracks and coordinates the details of managing multiple repairs at the golf course.
• Plans course of action on routine and non-routine handling of repairs.
• Inspects mowers on daily basis to ensure proper functionality.
• Produces production reports that include concerns and areas of potential improvements.
• Institutes procedures to enforce shop safety and improve work performance.
• Prepares budget for shop tools and supplies.
• Reviews bid documents to confirm vendors' abilities to supply goods and services.
• Assists with ordering and locating parts to supply all locations and to control downtime and unscheduled repairs.
• Develops inventory control methods for controlling, handling and tracking parts.
• Disposes of obsolete parts to avoid overstocking of items.
• Communicates with vendors to discuss goods, services and contract disputes.
• Troubleshoots system problems within the shop

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises and minor burns. Requires the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements within very fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make rapid closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within somewhat fine tolerance demands; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fine tolerances with large equipment as an extension of the worker.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology or certification/licensing in an automotive technology program of over 18 months (i.e., NIASE).
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years equivalent experience in installation, maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment or vehicles or in parts management are required. Technical automotive experience or professional parts management experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

**Eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:

Salary Range - Pay Grade 23

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.

Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7108.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.395.7108). (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$2,605.03 - $2,938.06 Biweekly