Park Maintenance Manager Sr.

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Works under the general direction of the Park Operations Administrator to oversee the overall strategy and direction of arboriculture, horticulture, irrigation, and maintenance and operations in Memphis Parks. Develops maintenance strategies for Memphis Parks greenspaces and Wolf River Greenway in coordination with Park Maintenance Managers. Provides work direction, assignment of duties, evaluation of work performance, and discipline of assigned staff. Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with employees, property owners, union representatives, other department staff, management, vendors, and contractors as necessary. Identifies and implements internal professional development as well as parks maintenance related certification programs. Monitors and prepares budget including goals and performance indications. Updates maintenance and operations standards and preventative maintenance plan in collaboration with Park Operations Administrator on an annual basis. Researches and evaluates new developments in heavy equipment to recommend or deny purchases. Oversees all park operations programs and contracts necessary to acquire equipment and supplies. Prepares bid specifications and contracts necessary to procure and maintain equipment, tools, materials, and supplies. Evaluates and analyzes reports utilizing park operations software and various Microsoft applications to make decisions regarding park operations. Manages park operations fleet to include receiving, identifying, and the storage of city property. Assesses staff and programs to measure their effectiveness. Travels throughout the city to inspect worksites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Earth Sciences, or a related field and eight (8) years of professional experience in grounds operations with six (6) of the eight (8) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class “A” Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver License.
Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.
Must obtain Chemical Certification Category Three within six (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Working experience in dealing with various federal and state programs relative to Parks and Recreation preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the overall strategy and direction of arboriculture, horticulture, irrigation, and maintenance and operations in Memphis Parks.
Develop maintenance strategies for Memphis Parks greenspaces and Wolf River Greenway in coordination with Park Maintenance Managers.
Provide work direction, assignment of duties, evaluation of work performance, and discipline of assigned staff.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with employees, property owners, union representatives, other department staff, management, vendors, and contractors as necessary.
Identify and implement internal professional development as well as parks maintenance related certification programs.
Monitor and prepare budget including goals and performance indications.
Update maintenance and operations standards and preventative maintenance plan in collaboration with Park Operations Administrator on an annual basis.
Research and evaluate new developments in heavy equipment to recommend or deny purchases.
Oversee all park operations programs and contracts necessary to acquire equipment and supplies.
Prepare bid specifications and contracts necessary to procure and maintain equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
Evaluate and analyze reports utilizing park operations software and various Microsoft applications to make decisions regarding park operations.
Manage park operations fleet to include receiving, identifying, and the storage of city property.
Assess staff and programs to measure their effectiveness.
Travel throughout the city to inspect worksites.
Perform additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.