Job Details
Salary : $52,561.60 Annually
Location : Marshall, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400028
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 05/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
WORK LOCATION: Parks & Recreation Department
110 S. Bolivar St. #205 Marshall, Texas 75670
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (Weekendevening as required)
FLSA: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: Director - Parks and Recreation Department
SUPERVISES: Crew ChiefEO IIIParks maintenance staff
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, the Parks Superintendent is responsible for supervising as well as planning, coordinating, scheduling, and managing the Park Maintenance division. Division tasks include but are not limited to, regularly scheduled or special events, construction projects, and all activities for landscaping, irrigation and general maintenance of City parks, medians, roadsides, and rights-of-way, recreational facilities, and grounds surrounding city building and parking lots. The Parks Superintendent is responsible for ensuring town parks, open spaces and facilities are safe, high quality, and accessible to the public. Provides staff and supervision for special events and special projects as deemed necessary. Additionally, the Parks Superintendent is responsible for division budget maintenance, product/equipment inventory and maintenance, and other administrative functions.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL AND RELATED FUNCTION STATEMENTS:
Provides leadership, management, and direction to parks personnel by implementing strategic planning and procedures, overseeing employee related functions to include training, evaluating and disciplining staff, overseeing facility and grounds maintenance, and coordinating special events, general use, and facility rentals.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operational methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; continuously monitor and evaluate the quality, responsiveness and effectiveness of assigned operations, maintenance, repair, and construction programs, methods and procedures.
Prepares, implements, and monitors detailed program budgets for the Parks Division as it relates to facility and grounds maintenance.
Forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies, and monitors division expenditures.
Prepare activity reports of all work unit projects and operations; submit reports and evidentiary data to other departmental management staff; prepare plans and projections of future activities.
Respond to citizen questions, complaints and requests; meet with members of the community to assess issues and problems; identify and recommend solutions to the Director.
Manage, schedule, and oversee the preventative maintenance and repairs of Parks and Recreation buildings, grounds, and facilities. Schedules and inspects for quality control assigned projects and standard maintenance activities, including monthly playground equipment inspections, park inspections, facility inspections, irrigation checks, and trail inspections.
Maintains accurate and comprehensive records.
Assist in the planning and execution of special event programs by identifying resources, scheduling and directing staff, and ensuring proper set up and cleaning the event site. Plans and coordinates internal construction projects.
his includes park construction, irrigation installations, landscape installation, and facilities.
Performs routine preventative maintenance of all Parks Maintenance equipment which may include checking fluid and fuel levels and notifying vehicle maintenance or personnel as applicable.
Responsible for Park Maintenance strategic planning, anticipating long-term maintenance issues, and provides logical alternatives for consideration by the Director, Parks Board, City Manager, and City Council.
OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE: Attends seminars to expand knowledge within the field. Attend Parks Board and City Council meetings.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management or a closely related field and ten (10) years combined experience in park maintenance and recreation, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Requires a Playground Safety Inspector certification, TDA Pesticide Applicator license, or within one year or hire. May be required to obtain CDL to operate new equipment that the city acquires.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of departmental practices and systems.
- Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines, computers, telephone systems.
- Skilled in using highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and an orientation towards customer service.
- Ability to supervise, organize, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to create and guide implementation of capital improvement plans or programs.
- Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with others in controversial situations.
- Ability to use good judgment and ingenuity in situations for which no guidelines may be available.
- Ability to create plans for and guide implementation of major construction projects.
- Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWORKING ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous equipment; requires constant physical efforts, and ability to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
NORMAL PROMOTION PATH FROM THIS CLASS:Any position that the individual is eligible and qualified for.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average ofhours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
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Do you have a valid drivers license
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation management, or closely related field?
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How many years of management/supervisory skills do you have in park maintenance and recreation?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years of experience
- 4+ years of experience
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Do you have or able to obtain Playground Safety Inspector certification, TDA pesticide Applicator License?
- Yes, I have the license and Certification
- I am able to obtain the License and Certification
- No, I do not have the license or certification
Required Question