Job Description

Posting number: 2600983

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: PR-Turf Mgmt

Job classification: Park Maintenance Operations Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Urban Forestry, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

Oversee and coordinate maintenance, construction, renovation and property management operations and activities for assigned City parks facilities; establish schedules and methods for providing park and park facility maintenance operation services; implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for City park facility maintenance and City park property management activities.
2. Establish schedules and methods for providing park facility maintenance operation services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate vendors, contractors and/or management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
3. Monitor program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
4. Organize, schedule and implement park facility maintenance operations activities and other related programs.
5. Review and approve all alterations to site amenities, irrigation systems, and turf and plant components at parks facilities; develop and maintain safety measures and safety procedures.
6. Conduct inspections of City Parks facilities; ensure City Park facilities comply with all Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
7. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
8. Participate in the selection of parks facility maintenance operations staff; develop, provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
9. Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; maintain records for park facility maintenance operations; maintain and file management and insurance reports; prepare statistical reports as required.
10. Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of maintenance operations and related services.
2. Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of parks and parks facility maintenance operations; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in park management, construction management, agronomy, or business administration; and

Five (5) years of park maintenance, park operations, or park facilities management experience; and

To include two (2) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Public Applicators license 3A & 3B within six (6) months from date of hire.

Supplemental information

Environmental:

Office and field environment; exposure to heat, dust, grease, smoke and fumes, inclement weather, cold, noise; work may be performed on slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to computer screens. Travel from site to site and work around park maintenance equipment

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; light and/or moderate lifting; operate motorized equipment.