Parks, Facilities & Permits Director

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION DOES NOT START UNTIL FEBRUARY 2026

POSITION : The Parks Facilities and Permits Director

SUMMARY

The Parks Facilities & Permits Director is responsible for overseeing the operations safety and maintenance of all public parks recreational facilities and athletic courts (pickleball basketball tennis). This position reports directly to the Superintendent of Recreation & Parks and serves as acting department head when the Superintendent is unavailable. The Parks Facilities & Permits Director supervises the Working Grounds Foreman manages capital projects collaborates with other departments and supports community-wide initiatives related to parks and facility use.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee maintenance and improvement of parks athletic fields courts and school grounds.
• Lead development and implementation of maintenance standards facility policies and scheduling protocols.
• Supervise and evaluate the Working Grounds Foreman part-time and seasonal staff.
• Manage capital improvement and construction projects coordinate with vendors and departments.
• Conduct regular inspections of parks and facilities to ensure safety and compliance.
• Analyze facility usage data to recommend operational improvements and capital priorities.
• Use facility management software for scheduling reporting and resource tracking.
• Respond to field safety concerns equipment failures and urgent maintenance issues.
• Collaborate with Town departments on shared use projects and public events.
• Engage with community groups and sports leagues to meet evolving facility needs.
• Assist with budgeting procurement and contractor management.
• Support seasonal and special event logistics including setup and breakdown.
• Must be available to respond to operational needs during evenings weekends holidays or special events as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Town of Marblehead is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.

Final offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a CORI background check and reference verification.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Employee Evaluation,Facilities Maintenance,Maximo,Facilities Management,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,CMMS,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Cordova,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 83841 - 108993