Parks Superintendent

Under general direction, plans, coordinates, supervises and participates in the provision of ongoing maintenance, repair, and /or construction tasks associated with municipal parks, cemetery, sports complexes, Merchants Park and other designated facilities, equipment and premises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position.  They are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Develops daily work schedules for the seasonal and daily maintenance needs of facilities, equipment and premises within the park system; organizes crews and lines up materials and equipment needed to complete projects; follows up work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with occupational safety and department work standards.

Oversees and participates in the repair and maintenance of equipment, machinery, vehicles, tools and equipment used in agency operations.

Responds to citizen complaints regarding improper use of parks and other related events in park and related facilities; interacts with the public in explaining  reasons for policies and procedures and obtaining feedback.

Maintains departmental records pertaining to personnel, financial, equipment and operations costs; monitors expenditures and repair schedules; assists in the preparation of departmental budget; recommends equipment replacement, maintenance schedules and related areas; prioritizes and reorganizes planned activities consistent with approved budget.

Oversees and is directly or highly involved in continual maintenance and upkeep of Merchants Park.

Provides safety and related “hands-on” training to subordinates to improve work methods and procedures and develop individual awareness and responsiveness to safety issues.

Performs as needed, the same kind of tasks performed by subordinates in such areas as building and equipment operations, maintenance and repair, premise management (tree trimming, bush removal, mowing), turf, cemetery and swimming pool management, snow removal, parking lot cleaning, etc.

Works every third weekend in the maintenance and security of parks and related facilities.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An Associate Degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Management, or related curriculum and four (4) years of job related experience in parks (facility maintenance management or sports turf management) or a Bachelor’s degree in the Plant or Physical Sciences and two (2) years experience.

Salary range: $68,122.73 - $89,635.17, annually