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Superintendent of Parks & Facilities - Full Time ExemptElk Grove Park District • Elk Grove Village, IL, US
Superintendent of Parks & Facilities - Full Time Exempt

Superintendent of Parks & Facilities - Full Time Exempt

Elk Grove Park District • Elk Grove Village, IL, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Parks And Planning Director

Hiring Range : $84,800 - $98,206 Hours : Full Time Exempt

Under the direction of the Director of Parks & Planning, responsible for the planning and development of parks and facility improvements as well as the supervision of day-to-day maintenance and repair activities of the Facility and Grounds Maintenance Divisions. Member of the Management Team of the Elk Grove Park District.

Essential Job Functions

  • Plans, organizes, oversees and provides direction to staff and contractors responsible for the development and maintenance of facilities and grounds.
  • Supervises, trains, and evaluates Facility Maintenance and Grounds Maintenance Division staff.
  • Develops and implements department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Assists in capital budget preparation and project management duties on a variety of capital improvement projects.
  • Prepares various reports and studies on department and division operations and their efficiencies.
  • Assists supervisors in scheduling and coordinating work to be performed within the department.
  • Plans, promotes and implements good safety practices.
  • Serves as the Park District's ADA Compliance Officer, ensuring all programs, facilities, and services adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related accessibility regulations.
  • Assesses community needs and level of satisfaction, and directs department planning and maintenance of parks and facilities in response to those needs.
  • Performs the job safely and in compliance with district policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
  • Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks. Assists in the preparation, coordination and monitoring of the division budget.

Other Job Functions

  • Assists in the planning, preparing and review of development projects for consistency with the Park District Master Plan - including annual capital improvement and operating budgets. Works with capital project agreements, contracts, inspection, revisions, submittals, payments, schedules and project closeouts.
  • Supervises and monitors grounds maintenance and facility maintenance activities which include the planning and implementation of long range maintenance projects. Conducts field inspections to inspect work-in-progress and completed projects.
  • Manages contract administration which includes selection and hiring of consultants, monitoring of work progress, and assuring compliance with governmental rules and regulations.
  • Assists in the development of documents that improve department and district processes, such as work order systems.
  • Serves as the central intake for matters relating to ADA. Maintains current information regarding state and federal ADA laws and regulations as well as the best practices of other Districts.
  • Prepares and processes Requests for Proposals (RFP's), correspondence, reports, contract documents, legal notices, testing and inspections. Reviews bids and proposals to make recommendations on awarding of contracts.
  • Develops excellence in internal and external customer satisfaction. Responds to questions, complaints and emergency calls from internal and external customers and takes appropriate courses of action.
  • Attends Parks & Planning Department meetings and Management Team Meetings. Works as a member of the Management Team. Participates on other various district and department teams.
  • Completes performance evaluations for Facility Maintenance and Grounds Maintenance Supervisors.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge of planning and development of park and recreation facilities. Skill in landscape architectural design.
  • Knowledge of landscaping, turf maintenance, athletic field maintenance, chemical application, plant material, soil preparation, and fertilization.
  • Knowledge of plant materials, insects, diseases, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
  • Knowledge of grounds maintenance.
  • General knowledge of facility maintenance.
  • General knowledge of fleet maintenance.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and professional manner.
  • Skill in analyzing and evaluating policies, procedures, services, and facilities in order to develop recommendations for improvement.
  • Skill in annual budget preparation.
  • Ability to select from possible alternative methods the method of processing information that leads to the potentially best answer or solution to a problem.
  • Ability to generate or conceive new or innovative ideas or solutions to a problem.
  • Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other departments and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • Knowledge of technology applications with a means to improve resource allocation.
  • Leadership abilities that include employee participation and engagement.
  • Possess or acquire and maintain certification as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) within one year of the date of hire, OR Possess or receive a certificate of completion for PDRMA Playground Maintenance Course and be recognized as PDRMA Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT) within one year of date of hire.
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Skill in written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to learn basic statistical process control skills.
  • Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
  • Possess a valid State of Illinois driver's license.
  • Education And Experience

    The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by a Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Landscape Architecture or related field, plus three years experience in a general management position involving park maintenance, facility maintenance, park planning, and park construction. Experience serving as an ADA Compliance Officer is preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and / or experience may be substituted for the above.

    Elk Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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