Parks Manager
Summary:
The Parks Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the Crete Park District’s parks and facilities, ensuring they are safe, functional, and welcoming places for the community. This is a working management position responsible for organizing, executing, and managing all general and specific daily parks maintenance activities. They will also train and supervise part-time and seasonal maintenance personnel that includes ensuring timely completion and quality standards. The Parks Manager will work under the direction of the Executive Director and be able to communicate effectively with department supervisors and all park maintenance personnel. They will maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities and assist with the coordination and planning of capital projects and contractual services.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions:
- Perform routine maintenance work.
- Capable of performing both skilled and unskilled tasks as directed.
- Competent knowledge of all trades including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
- Capable of operating the entire fleet of maintenance equipment.
- Keeping maintenance areas in a neat and orderly appearance.
- Responsible for keeping the Executive Director informed on the condition of all park sites and park equipment, including playground structures and safety hazards.
- Responsible for making routine purchases with the approval of the Executive Director.
- Attend seminars and/or workshops as directed or requested by the Executive Director.
- Organize daily maintenance activities and assign proper work crews.
- Capable of organizing and managing projects as directed by the Executive Director.
- Supervise work crews and personnel in the department as well as checking on the quality control of completed work by maintenance personnel.
- Maintain proper inventories of supplies and equipment.
- Maintain equipment in a safe and efficient working order.
- Conduct regular park, playground, and facility inspections to ensure safety standard compliance.
- Be available for after-hours and overtime work as necessary or required by the Executive Director.
- Be available for emergency calls pertaining to park maintenance operations.
- Perform duties under varied seasonal conditions.
- Participate in any in-service safety training programs as required.
- Participate in maintenance staff meetings as directed by the Executive Director.
- Be familiar with and work in compliance with the park district’s rules and regulations and personnel policies.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities not covered above but directed by the Executive Director.
- Maintain open communication between maintenance personnel and other park staff.
- Be familiar with the proper procedures of reporting in case of emergency.
Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Provide satisfactory personal references
- 3-5 years of experience in parks maintenance or related field with 1-3 years of supervisory experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- CPR/AED certified or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment
- CPSI and Pesticide Applicators license preferred
- Be available to take pre-employment physical and pass a standard drug test and background check
Salary: $22.15 - $27.85 Hourly, DOQ
Benefits: IMRF Pension, Short and Long Term Disability (IMRF), Insurance Coverage (including medical, dental, vision, and life covered at 81% by the district), Eligible HRA program, Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family members, Employee Recognition Incentives, Paid Time Off (holidays, sick/personal, vacation)
Hours: Normally 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday, early morning, late evening, and weekend hours to be expected including emergencies
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Email your cover letter and resume to abiesterfeld@cretepark.com with the subject Parks Manager.
Email your cover letter and resume to abiesterfeld@cretepark.com with the subject Parks Manager.