Parks Construction Manager

West Valley City•West Valley City, UT

5d•$65,277 - $89,756•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Parks or Grounds Maintenance and/or equivalent experience in construction or industrial settings is required.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
Valid Utah CDL Class A driver’s license, or have the ability to obtain one.
Have or be able to obtain: Certified Playground Inspector, Certified Loader Operator, and Certified Forklift Operator.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, also should be able to perform some geometric calculations.
Use resources efficiently and effectively.
Ensure safe work practices and conditions.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Responsibilities

Work with Parks Superintendent and/or Assistant Parks and Recreation Director to review plans, perform inspections of properties under construction to ensure all aspects of the plans are followed, and keep written records of above inspections.
Responsible to work with and coordinate construction with all Parties needing to work in rights of way at parks and park facilities.
Take assignments for daily coordination and communication with all contractors constructing or renovating park facilities.
Inspects, records, and makes repairs to Playgrounds and other Park structures.
Perform maintenance duties on physical facilities such as pavilions, restrooms, score towers, fences, fountains, picnic tables, benches, and playgrounds.
Perform maintenance duties on power equipment, trailers, trucks, shops, storage areas, and any other equipment used in the operation and maintenance of parks.
As time allows, perform other Park Maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, spraying and fertilizing of turf areas, repair and construction of irrigation systems, tree trimming, spraying, fertilizing, and general care.
Acts in the stead of Parks Superintendent as assigned.
Assist in the development of budgets and prioritizing Parks and grounds needs.
Assist in coordinating landscape maintenance and construction duties.
Assists in set-up and tear down of staging and equipment for special events sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Responds to or causes response to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
Lift, carry, travel, and climb ladders.
Enter and exit underground vaults.
Perform snow removal duties, including clearing of walks with shovels and/or snow blowers, applying salt and/or icemelter, and clearing of city owned parking lots with snowplows.
Operate machinery, mowers, trucks, backhoes, etc.
Use a variety of hand tools, including shovels, rakes, wrenches, etc.
Maintain general housekeeping in park maintenance area including sweeping, cleaning floors, emptying garbage, etc.
Other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Exercises supervision over summer workers and crew as assigned.