Assistant Parks Superintendent

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #66: ASSISTANT PARKS SUPERINTENDENT - Parks Operations

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation

WORK LOCATION: 901 Fairgrounds Road

PAY GRADE: M Exempt

HIRING RANGE: $55, to $85, /Salary

DAYS WORKED: Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled, First Revie 2 Weeks

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

OVERVIEW:

This is an executive position working with the nationally accredited Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The Department has eleven (11) diverse divisions that are committed to building gateways that enrich our community through exceptional customer focus. This position will provide assistance in the maintenance, horticultural, project management, event support, athletic field management and planning for the department. This position will be key in implementation of the PRCA Master Plan which derives programming to meet citizen needs.

Under general direction from the Assistant Director of Parks Operations this position manages and coordinates all phases of maintenance, horticulture, program support, customer service, facility safety, design, construction, supervision and administration of day-to-day business and to perform related duties as required.

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, tree trimming, warehouse, and small engine mechanic 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.

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

Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at daily and at work sites. Enforces policies, regulations, and safety and health standards to achieve goals within available resources.

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

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

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

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 division's involvement in special events including Riverfest, Freedom Days, Connie Mack World Series, 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 primary functions of the department.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Park Operations.

Performs all duties of a maintenance worker I II III IV as written.

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 Farmington's 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.

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.

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.

Extensive background checks required.

Ability to obtain a public applicator license for pesticides/ herbicides issued by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture within 6 months 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.

Oversees the Parks operations warehouse and ordering janitorial, irrigation, mechanic parts and equipment.

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 City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Front-end loader/tractor, backhoe, dump truck, skid loader, Sand Pro, Utility Vehicle, John Deere ATV, Topdresser, Sprayer, fertilizer hopper, soil sifter, seeder, sod cutter, string trimmers, chainsaws, brush chippers, edgers, electric motors, pumps, aerifier, mowers, forklift, miscellaneous hand and power tools, motor vehicle, telephone, mobile radio and calculator.

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 finger, 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, traffic 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.