Parks Operations Superintendent

We Are Seeking A Parks Operations Superintendent

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to participate in our Parks Operations Superintendent!

The Parks Operations Superintendent will report to the Parks & Recreation Manager. Duties involve overseeing a team and contracted service providers to ensure exceptional parks management. This role involves coordinating operational, supervisory, budgetary, and administrative functions to maintain the Town's park system, including washes, trails, open spaces, and facility landscaping. Key responsibilities include :

• Capital Improvement Project Management (C.I.P) Assignments
• Communicate and reach out to management and the public.
• Identifies Capital Improvement Project needs in the parks division and assists with the projects as assigned.
• Monitors, enters, and maintains data in information management systems.
• Identifies, responds to, and resolves complex customer issues and concerns related to policies, procedures, or safety.
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Anticipated Recruiting Timeline :

This timeline may be subject to change.

The ideal candidate for this role brings a strong background in parks maintenance, with at least five years of hands-on experience and three years in a supervisory capacity. They possess in-depth knowledge of grounds and facility upkeep, including turf, irrigation systems, sports fields, and the application of pesticides and herbicides. Skilled in budget administration and contract management, they can effectively plan, analyze, and manage operational processes. This candidate demonstrates strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills, enabling them to guide teams and collaborate with stakeholders. Proficiency in interpreting technical documents and using work order software ensures they can make sound decisions and maintain high standards across park operations.

Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements :

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more!