JOB OVERVIEW:This position assists in directing and supervising daily park maintenance operations in a major regional park or a designated group of parks. Work is performed under the direct supervision of Superintendent of Parks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, and directs daily on-site maintenance needs of park grounds, buildings, and facilities within an assigned park or group of parks.
• Supervises and schedules daily work assignments including maintenance of grounds, buildings, amenities, historic sites, landscape areas, and special project areas by assessing park conditions, work progress and special project commitments.
• Participates in work required to effectively operate and maintain a safe, clean and attractive park system.
• Work may include but is not limited to mowing/trimming of park grounds, restrooms and shelter cleaning/maintenance, litter and debris removal, routine maintenance/repair of park facilities.
• Participates in the construction of park facilities/areas, including, but not limited to, picnic areas, native grassland and wildflower areas, playgrounds, shelters, nature trails, wetlands, biking trails, open turf play areas, wildlife habitat areas.
• Coordinates efforts required to complete major projects and special events by determining resource requirements and ensuring availability of staff, equipment, materials and other special needs.
• Participate in recruitment and selection process of full-time and intermittent staff.
• Trains subordinates in a variety of functions by providing written and oral instruction and by demonstrating proper procedure and equipment operation.
• Responsible for providing materials, equipment and training opportunities to assure a safe working environment for members of immediate work unit.
• Physically participates in construction of park facilities and user areas including picnic areas, equestrian trails, wildlife habitat areas, etc.
• Submit annual budget and monitor operating budget.
• May be periodically required to assist in Park Programming and activities outside of normal job duties and hours.
• Assists in development of bid specifications for services, equipment, and materials.
• Monitors park and capital improvement projects to assure compliance with project plans and receives, researches, and assists in resolving complaints from the general public.
• Develops an effective working relationship with the public and co-workers in and outside of immediate work unit.
• May prepare daily and/or monthly reports as required by immediate supervisor.
• Performs grading and excavating land to improve grounds.
• Additional duties as assigned based upon weather conditions i.e. flooded areas, debris cleaning, etc.