Assistant Parks Superintendent

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #232: ASSISTANT PARKS SUPERINTENDENT

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

WORK LOCATION: 901 Fairgrounds Rd.

HIRING RANGE: $56603.54-$87960.50/Annually

PAY GRADE: M - Exempt

DAYS WORKED: Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs administrative and supervisory work necessary to assist in the coordination and supervision of the parks maintenance districts construction crew facility maintenance crew graffiti removal and vector control crews and tree trimming programs of the Parks Operation section.

Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees officials and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Works under the direction of the Assistant Director - Parks Operations.

Exercises supervision over parks operations personnel.

Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources.

Schedules organizes and directs work plans and reviews performance of the sections of the parks operations section.

Trains motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

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

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

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

Assists in preparing budget documents supervising purchasing and managing personnel issues for the seven park districts construction facility maintenance sports complex warehouse and tree trimming subsections of the parks operations section.

Supervises and trains regular and seasonal employees in all aspects of turf management including mowing weeding edging fertilizing and use of pesticides and herbicides.

Maintains responsibility for equipment maintenance and repair of all turf management and other small departmental equipment.

Assists in scheduling and organizing maintenance projects for various city recreation facilities.

Assists in coordinating the divisions involvement in special events including Memorial Day Freedom Days Outdoor Summer Theater and other special events as requested.

May reschedule and reorganize work crews to assist in special or emergency projects while continuing to fulfill the sections primary obligations.

Performs related duties as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Serves as a member of various employee committees as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is subject to the City of Farmingtons Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing post-accident testing random testing reasonable suspicion testing return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Bachelors degree in Turf Management Agriculture or a related field and/or seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks maintenance or construction trades with at least three (3) years of first level supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain such within 60 days of employment.

Extensive background checks required.

Ability to obtain a public applicator license for pesticides/ herbicides.

Journeyman sprinkler license or ability to obtain such within 90 days of employment.

Extensive knowledge of equipment materials and supplies used in grounds maintenance.

Thorough knowledge of turf management park horticulture and related materials equipment and practices.

Some knowledge of construction trades (plumbing electrical and administrative carpentry).

Skill in managing a large regular and seasonal work force involved with diverse projects in various locations.

Ability to respond to emergency and special project needs with support from appropriate crews while still performing the sections primary mission.

Extensive knowledge of fertilizers and chemicals used in grounds maintenance.

Working knowledge of mathematical skills in order to calibrate spray equipment formulations and spreaders.

Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.

Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to understand follow and transmit written and oral instructions.

Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers supervisors other City personnel and the public.

Ability to operate tools and equipment listed.

Basic computer skills and knowledge.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the Citys Environmental Health and Safety program.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Front-end loader/tractor backhoe dump truck skid loader Sand Pro utility carts topdressers boom Sprayers fertilizer spreaders soil sifters seeders sod cutters string trimmers edgers electric motors pumps aerifiers mowers fork lifts miscellaneous hand and power tools motor vehicle telephone mobile radio calculator and central irrigation controls.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration or risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V.

Required Experience:

Junior IC