Parks Maintenance Superintendent I - City of Gardendale

JobsQuest•Gardendale, AL

5d•$52,665 - $81,702•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Gardendale is seeking a Parks Maintenance Superintendent to oversee the maintenance, repair, installation, and construction of parks, recreation facilities, playgrounds, and other City properties. This position plans, assigns, supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of maintenance staff and volunteers while coordinating recreation and youth sports programs in partnership with the Park Board, Youth Association, and other community organizations. The Parks Maintenance Superintendent manages projects, establishes work priorities, resolves operational issues, interprets policies and procedures, and exercises considerable independent judgment to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the City's parks and recreational facilities.

Requirements

Driver's license.
Experience in building maintenance, performing tasks such as changing an HVAC filter, changing light ballasts, and basic plumbing and electrical repair.
Experience using grounds maintenance equipment such as a zero-turn lawnmower, weed eater, skid steer, backhoe, and dump truck for landscaping and other grounds maintenance projects.
Experience leading employees on building or grounds maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

Prepares bid specifications and oversees the work of contractors who are working on various projects, including capital projects, by drawing up plans, coordinating with architects/engineers, selecting contractors, overseeing the work of contractors, keeping records of work done, meeting with city leaders, and reviewing invoices in order to ensure projects are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Accommodates the needs of citizens by directing, developing, organizing, and administering daily operations of parks maintenance, facilities, and personnel.
Manages various projects by assigning work objectives, allocating available resources, determining deadlines/expectations, outlining scope of responsibilities, and delegating work to be done.
Supervises, plans, delegates, and reviews the work of subordinates to verify that work is assigned and completed in a proper and timely manner.
Directs and participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of parks and recreation facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Conducts research in order to obtain cost estimates/quotes for information, products, services, etc. related to goals and objectives of the department.
Ensures equipment and supplies are received from vendors and delivered to the correct worksite in a timely manner to ensure maintenance crew has the necessary resources.
Meets with various groups (e.g., church groups and school sports teams) to determine group needs for special events such as softball/baseball tournaments, barbeques, fundraisers, etc.
Directs the installation or replacement of playgrounds, benches, plaques/signs, walkways, and various park fixtures (e.g. water fountains, lighting, fencing, and dog stations).