Assistant Parks Superintendent - Parks Operations

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #66: ASSISTANT PARKS SUPERINTENDENT - Parks Operations

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

WORK LOCATION: 901 Fairgrounds Road

PAY GRADE: M Exempt

HIRING RANGE: $55,222.6470 to $85,815.2699/Salary

DAYS WORKED: Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled, First Revie 2 Weeks

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

OVERVIEW:

This is an executive position working with the nationally accredited Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The Department has eleven (11) diverse divisions that are committed to building gateways that enrich our community through exceptional customer focus. This position will provide assistance in the maintenance, horticultural, project management, event support, athletic field management and planning for the department. This position will be key in implementation of the PRCA Master Plan which derives programming to meet citizen needs.

Under general direction from the Assistant Director of Parks Operations this position manages and coordinates all phases of maintenance, horticulture, program support, customer service, facility safety, design, construction, supervision and administration of day-to-day business and to perform related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs administrative and supervisory work necessary to assist in the coordination and supervision of the parks maintenance districts, construction crew, facility maintenance crew, graffiti removal and vector control crews, tree trimming, warehouse, and small engine mechanic programs of the Parks Operation section.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at daily and at work sites. Enforces policies, regulations, and safety and health standards to achieve goals within available resources.

Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

Assists in preparing budget documents, supervising purchasing and managing personnel issues for the nine park districts, construction, facility maintenance, sports complex, warehouse, and tree trimming subsections of the parks operations section.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Maintains responsibility for equipment maintenance and repair of all turf management and other small departmental equipment.

Assists in scheduling and organizing maintenance projects for various city recreation facilities.

Assists in coordinating the division's involvement in special events including Riverfest, Freedom Days, Connie Mack World Series, Outdoor Summer Theater, and other special events as requested.

May reschedule and reorganize work crews to assist in special or emergency projects while continuing to fulfill the primary functions of the department.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Park Operations.

Performs all duties of a maintenance worker I II III IV as written.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.