Parks Maintenance Coordinator

City of Tucson • Toms River, NJ

4d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Coordinator position at the City of Tucson’s Parks and Recreation Department provides guidance to groundskeepers and maintenance staff with daily tasks and workloads. This position contributes to performance evaluations, assists in the hiring process, and coordinates the equivalent of one or more full-time employees Work is performed under the supervision of the Parks Area Supervisor. This position exercises supervision over Park Maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of directly related experience
• Valid and Unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver's License
• The State of Arizona Pesticide Applicator License must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire / prior to completion of probationary period and must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
• The following pre-employment medical tests apply to this position: • 75lb Lift Test • Basic Physical

Nice To Haves

• The State of Arizona Pesticide Applicator License

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coaches employees in performing tasks such as mowing grass, weed eating, and maintaining playgrounds.
• Reviews workloads and assigns tasks related to facility maintenance, including turf care and equipment checks.
• Manages workload priorities, resources, and timelines for various tasks such as setting up park events, performing lake tests to ensure quality of water, maintaining gardens and ball fields.
• Participates in recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations for employees involved in facility maintenance.
• Implements controls for unit staffing and effectiveness by ensuring staff is appropriately trained for maximum performance.
• Establishes timelines, monitor progress, and make recommendations for changes and assist in implementing department policies, projects, and procedures.
• Drives to various locations to audit completed work and prepares reports on maintenance operations and staff performance.
• Writes, reviews, edits and submits reports on facility maintenance activities and compliance with park maintenance regulations.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal governmental regulations, other applicable rules and requirements by auditing and reporting chemical applications and maintenance procedures.
• Contributes to the community and city by ensuring the facilities are well-maintained and safe for public use.
• Engages with teams to implement organizational values and strategies by leading teams to uphold standards of excellence in facility maintenance.
• Leads by example in promoting accountability, adherence to organizational values and fosters positive relationships with the community through effective facility management and engagement efforts.
• Provides customer service by responding to constituent inquiries about facility maintenance and addresses any issues or concerns promptly.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind.
• Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings.
• With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years.
• We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees