Parks and Facilities Administrator

City of Auburn • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The Parks and Facilities Administrator manages park and athletic facilities operations for the Parks and Recreation Department and reports to the Parks and Recreation Assistant Director. The position plans, schedules, and implements maintenance of city athletic facilities, cemeteries, and parks; oversees maintenance and custodial services for community centers, athletic facilities, and other facilities; oversees acquisition, maintenance, and operation of tools and equipment; recommends and monitors budgets; and directly supervises assigned personnel. Other related duties may be assigned.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and three to five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The employee must possess or be able to obtain a state-certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License and CPR/First Aid certification within six months of employment, and must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. The work involves heavy physical effort and takes place in indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to weather, noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery, infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Protective equipment is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; three to five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess or be able to readily obtain a state-certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months of employment.
• Possess or be able to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; this is required at hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Possess or be able to readily obtain valid CPR/First Aid certification within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of athletic field design and turf maintenance, artificial turf maintenance, irrigation design and installation, building maintenance, parks and playground maintenance, stone trail construction, facilities and equipment maintenance practices, chemical applications, local government operations, safety requirements, budgeting, personnel management and supervision, and relevant City and Department rules and laws.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, computers, and job-related software.
• Skill in applying chemical pesticides and fertilizers, performing building maintenance, using computers and small office equipment, and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate others; interact courteously with employees and the public; handle confidential and sensitive matters; work independently and with others; and manage time effectively.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly; work intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking; use tools requiring manual dexterity; distinguish shades of color; and use the sense of smell.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and implement maintenance of city athletic facilities, cemeteries, and parks.
• Oversee maintenance and custodial services for community centers, athletic facilities, and other facilities.
• Oversee the acquisition, maintenance, and operation of tools and equipment.
• Recommend and monitor budgets.
• Directly supervise assigned personnel.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager