Park Maintenance Superintendent
Florissant (MO) Parks & Recreation

General Purpose of Position

Performs a variety of administrative, supervisory and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, grounds, parks, open spaces, and recreation structures

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provides oversight and management of the Parks Division

Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed

Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations

Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances; performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints

Lays out daily work schedules and assigns tasks to appropriate individuals, crews or combination of crews, and coordinates the completion of the same

Develops and maintains a park and open space maintenance management system.  Develops park maintenance and operating procedures and methods within limits of departmental policies and procedures

Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites.  Enforces policies, regulations and safety and health standards

Inspects park and open space services provided by contractors or vendors for compliance with performance standards

Improves work methods to accomplish assigned work

Assures that tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition

Assigns, supervises and evaluates park maintenance workers, temporary employees or community services workers

Oversees and coordinates athletic field maintenance and preparation.  Coordinates usage and maintenance schedules of athletic fields and facilities

Oversees the maintenance of the municipal swimming pools

Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use

Opens and closes, locks and unlocks City facilities as needed

Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work

Provides for proper communication for the Parks Division

Provides advice to supervisors; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public

Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public

Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes

Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures

Prepares and maintains daily, monthly and annual reports and records, as assigned

Responds to public inquiries; provides information within scope of knowledge and position

Provides for management of the budgetary process for the Division

Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenue and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time

Determines, calculates and secures the appropriate materials and supplies for a specific project

Assists in projecting needs for equipment, materials and supplies.  Assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment and contractor services

Performs other duties as directed

Education and Experience

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in parks programs.  Any equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

A valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

Principles and practices of modern parks

Equipment and facilities

Maintenance, construction, and use of public buildings and facilities

Community needs and resources

First aid practices

Safety precautions

Work organization

Supervisory techniques

Basic labor law principles and applications

General accounting principles

Proper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writing

Computer operations and applications, including word processing and spreadsheets

Federal and state statues concerning the work of the department

Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication

General functions and operations of municipal government

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate organizational skills

Demonstrate operation of requisite tools and equipment

Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement parks programs

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Prepare and present effectively, oral and written informative material relating to the activities of the department

Maintain confidentiality

Proofread reports accurately

Use various types of office software, including word processing and spreadsheets

Use common sense

Pay attention to detail

Complete detailed work accurately

Provide effective leadership for and maintain harmonious relationships

Meet specified deadlines

Prioritize daily work flow

Work as a team member with other employees

Communicate effectively with others, both oral and written

Work autonomously when necessary

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions

Deal with others in a professional manner

Maintain professional composure in heated situations

Develop, implement and follow departmental and City policies and procedures

Applications should be submitted by March 7, 2025.

To Apply visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/aafd5494-f4e8-43d1-b75b-be2c0f938bcd/City-of-Florissant