Parks Supervisor AthleticsWeekend Operations (82729)

The Town of Eries Parks Division isseekingan experiencedinnovativeand proactiveleaderto joinour Parks and Open Space team as ourParksSupervisor for Athletics/Weekend Operations!

Reporting to the Parks Maintenance Superintendentyouwillberesponsible foroverseeing all weekend maintenance operations special event support and athletic field preparation operations for the Parks & Open Space Division.

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Anticipated Work Schedule:

Full-time (Monday-Friday shifts) 40 hours per week with some nights and weekends as to be on-call isrequired.

• The schedule may vary depending on specificdivisionneedsand Town events.

Work Location:Leon A Wurl Service Center(150 Bonnell Ave Erie CO 80516)

• This position is 100% in-person and not eligible for remote work

Supervision Exercised:

• This position supervises 6 full-time staff and numerous seasonal staff volunteers and/or youth corps. The Parks Supervisor also provides leadership and oversight on all operations and maintenance activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Operational Duties

• Assist perform and direct a variety of routine to complex maintenance and construction activities to include mowing trimming fertilizing aerating seeding top-dressing trash collection turf management irrigation athletic field maintenance playground maintenance trails maintenance skate park maintenance event management and support general forestry open space and horticultural assignments
• Assistand perform maintenance and construction activities as needed. May perform a variety of heavy laboring activities including the use of hand tools a wide variety of power equipment and heavy construction and maintenance equipment
• Operate heavy and light duty equipment to perform maintenance and construction tasks
• May install andmaintainconcrete work signage fences courts benches grillstablesand other park amenities
• Maybe responsible forthe inspection and assessment of playgrounds splash pads park amenities construction activities and athletic fields for safety and compliance with Park and ADA standards
• Maybe responsible forirrigation systems maintenance including programming controllers designing systems andlayoutsand fixing breaks. May have primary responsibility for all Town irrigation systems
• May review landscape or irrigation plans and prepare recommendations prior to construction;participatein pre-bid pre-construction and project progress meetings; develop punch lists and conduct extensive landscape or irrigation inspections prior to granting initial and final acceptance on landscape projects
• Oversee relatedspecial eventsto include ordering materials setting up equipment and coordinating with inside staff and outside agencies
• Maintain adequate equipment tool and material inventories as well as complete repairs prepare repair requirements and recommends corrective action
• Maintain a safe working environment to include working in traffic and congested areas working in ditches and confined spaces and all work environments

Administrative Duties

• Assistwith preparation of the annual budget for the division and monitors assigned budgets throughout the year
• Process purchase orders and invoices
• Perform data entry of information maintenance logs workordersand other data
• Maintain daily weeklymonthlyand annual records of personnel equipment and materials
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaintsin a timely manner
• Prepare necessary records and reports

Supervision Duties

• Recruit interview hire perform orientations schedule and supervise full-time and part-time/seasonal staff and volunteers
• Train and mentor staff and volunteers to include creation of training materials conducting staff meetings and providing professional development
• Manage staff performance bymaintainingstaff-related documentation completingtimelyand thorough performance evaluationscoachingandinitiatingdisciplinary action as needed
• Create and promote positive working relationships and an inclusive environment amongst staffvolunteersand participants. Facilitate conflict resolution strategies as needed
• Ensure all required staff and volunteer certifications and trainings are completed
• Submit bi-weekly payroll byestablisheddeadlines verifyaccuratetimesheetentriesandmake adjustmentsas needed
• Track andmaintainstaff and volunteer hours for budgetary purposes and ensure ACA and labor law compliance
• Work closely with and oversees the work of contractors and vendors inspect and approves work

Minimum Qualifications

• AnAssociates Degreefrom an accredited college or university with major course work in parks or wildlife management forestry horticulture turfmanagementor a related field.
• Minimum offive (5) years increasingly responsible experience in parks and open space maintenance operations with at leastthree (3) years in a supervisory or lead role.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to obtain CPRAEDand First Aid certifications within three months of hire
• Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators License within three months of hire
• Depending on assignment the following may berequired:
  • Certified Sports Field Manager
  • Pesticide Applicators Qualified Supervisor License
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • Certified Landscape Technician
  • Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor

Town of Erie Benefits

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a majorportionof the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire forbenefitedemployeesregularly workingan average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have theoptionof changing your elections through open enrollment. Clickhereto learn more.

Designatedfull time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical Dental and Vision plans including spouse domesticpartnerand family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paidShort and Long TermDisability
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year fornumeroushealth/wellness purchases
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL)and family sick leave program
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
• 3 ½ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
• Optionto sell back PTO after two years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferralAND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
• Employer sponsored wellness program includingemployee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits whichincludes10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!

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