Parks Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the mayor and the parks board, manages and coordinates the operation, maintenance, and repair of the city’s parks; allocates materials and personnel resources; supervises and provides direction to all assigned personnel; evaluates employees’ performance; administers and/or recommends discipline or corrective actions; resolves complaints; prepares, submits for approval, and monitors parks budget; performs duties of parks maintenance worker as necessary. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. Applications, and a copy of the job description, can be obtained at the City of Upper Sandusky Municipal Building from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or online at uppersanduskyoh.com. Contact the Human Resources office at 419-731-2131 with questions. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. The city is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required, with at least three (3) years of experience in parks maintenance, public works, general contracting, or a related field. Previous supervisory or lead experience in a municipal or government setting is preferred.

Candidates should have a solid understanding of general contracting, including basic construction, facility maintenance, project coordination, and working with vendors or contractors. Experience with municipal operations such as budgeting, purchasing, and compliance with local and state regulations is helpful.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Comfortable interacting with the public, responding to community concerns and working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and local partners. The park manager takes pride in serving the community and maintaining safe, welcoming parks and public spaces. Flexible with scheduling, including occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain a valid commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements within 60 days immediately following date of employment and must obtain an Ohio Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License within six (6) months immediately following date of employment; must maintain all required licenses and certifications and remain insurable under the city’s vehicle insurance policy for duration of employment.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Computer, copier, printer, and other standard office equipment, pickup truck, dump truck, backhoe, man lift, mowers, tractor, weed eater, chainsaw, pole saw, posthole digger, drill press, and other hand and power tools.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings and/or elevated platforms; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; works on and around powered platforms and/or vehicle mounted platforms; is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85 db (e.g., mower, chainsaws); exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants, unclean or unsanitary conditions, electrical shock; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines (e.g., mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, backhoe, man lift); exposed to possible injury from falling from high places; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons or vicious animals; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; exposure to hazardous driving conditions; occasionally lifts objects 80 pounds or less; frequently carries objects 50 pounds or less; frequently pushes objects 80 pounds or less.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered heavy work.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

JOB DUTIES in order of importance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

75%    (1) Manages and plans park operations, construction maintenance, and repair (plans and determines work priorities, assigns personnel, oversees work in progress, examines completed projects); works with schools, civic organizations, etc. to coordinate park maintenance activities with scheduled events within the park (e.g., cross-country, fishing derbies, sporting events, festivals, car shows, etc.); maintains inventory of materials and supplies and orders new materials and supplies as necessary; makes recommendations to mayor and parks board regarding improvement to the parks.

16%    (2) Manages city’s tree maintenance, removal, and plant program within the parks and public areas along city streets (examines existing trees for damage, disease, or infestation; determines trees that need care or removal); makes recommendations for removal and planting of trees; assigns staff to care for, remove, or plant trees which are the responsibility of the city; meets with property owners to discuss tree issues and to determine who is responsible for trees in question.

3%      (3) Oversees and participates in pesticide applications on public properties; manages the city’s mosquito control program; prepares and maintains records of pesticide applications and submits any reports or records required by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

3%      (4) Participates in the planning of new parks, playground equipment, trails, fountains, gazebos, shelter houses, ball fields, memorials, etc.; oversees the installation or construction of such items by parks personnel or private contractors.

3%      (5) Performs duties of parks maintenance worker as necessary; may be assigned to assist with work normally performed by personnel in other divisions of the city.

(6) Maintains required licensures and certifications.

(7) Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

(8) Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: bookkeeping; budgeting; inventory control; purchasing; goals and objectives of Parks Board;* policies and procedures;* government structure and process;* workplace safety practices and procedures; grounds maintenance and repair processes; public relations; community resources and services;* supervisory principles and practices; manpower planning; project management; vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair; records management; employee training and development; proper lifting techniques; forestry; grounds keeping (fertilization, aeration; irrigation, mowing, weed control, disease identification, etc.); athletic field maintenance; heavy equipment operation.

Skill in: data entry; computer operation; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation; operation of power equipment (e.g., chainsaws, line trimmers, etc.); turf maintenance equipment operation; heavy equipment operation.

Ability to: interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form; apply management principles to solve problems; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exercise independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; determine material and equipment needs; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; train or instruct others; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; answer routine telephone inquiries; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; develop and maintain effective working relationships; resolve complaints; work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and being exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions; travel to and gain access to work site; work all types of hours.

POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

Park maintenance workers, parks laborers, seasonal workers.