Park Services Director

2 days ago


Joliet, Illinois, United States Joliet Park District Full time
Job Summary

The Joliet Park District is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Park Services, Projects, and Planning to lead the maintenance and improvements of all Park District grounds, facilities, and planning. This is a full-time, exempt position that requires a strong background in park maintenance, park planning, and park construction, as well as experience in administration and personnel, including knowledge of administering union contracts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and direct facilities maintenance and park/playground maintenance within the District
  • Supervise, oversee, and assign tasks to Park Services staff
  • Oversee all construction projects, including Park Services projects
  • Assist in the development and management of the capital project master plan
  • Assist in the preparation of the budget and supporting materials and maintaining appropriate fiscal practices of the park and facility operations
  • Assist with implementation and administration of the District's Americans with Disabilities Act plan
  • Coordinate and work with the community, local agencies, and municipalities on park-related projects and planning
  • Review bids and proposals to make recommendations on awarding of contracts
  • Responsible for preparing cost estimates and bid documents
  • Locate, prepare, and follow through with governmental grant programs as they relate to the Parks/Park Services Department
  • Produce schedules of work assignment on a yearly, monthly, and daily basis that results in meeting priority needs of the District as communicated through the Executive Director by the Board of Commissioners
  • Plans, promotes, and implements good safety practices in compliance with district policies, procedures, work, and safety rules
  • Familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks
  • Maintain and oversee compliance of safety within the Parks (equipment, etc.) and Park Services Department
  • Prepare department goals and objectives and report accomplishment of same on a regular basis
  • Documents and improves department and district processes, such as work order systems
  • Develops excellence in internal and external customer satisfaction
  • Liaison between Park District and Union
  • Enforce Park District policies and procedures
  • Attend monthly board meetings and director's meetings
  • On call for urgent/emergency-related situations
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Leisure Studies, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, or related field preferred
  • Five years of experience in a general management position involving park maintenance, park planning, and park construction or similar required
  • Experience in the general care and maintenance of public park buildings and special use facilities required
  • Experience in administration and personnel, including knowledge of administering union contracts required
Additional Eligibility Requirements
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date
  • Knowledge of planning and development of park and recreation facilities
  • Knowledge of grounds maintenance procedures
  • General knowledge of fleet maintenance
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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