Parks Maintenance Superintendent

Parks Maintenance Superintendent

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We are seeking a dedicated Parks Maintenance Superintendent to join our Parks and Recreation team at the City of Weston. This role oversees the maintenance, both preventative and reactive of hardscapes across its Parks & Recreation system, including but not limited to playgrounds, electrical, plumbing, fencing, sidewalks and structures. This leadership role works closely with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure Weston's parks remain safe, visually exceptional, and high-performing for residents and visitors.

Reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation, this position plays a key role in maintaining the City's high standards through contractor oversight, field inspections, and program management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work, tasks and projects will be assigned by the Director of Parks and Recreation or designee.
• This position performs responsible work and supervision of contractors in all aspects of the maintenance of public parks property including concessions buildings, restroom facilities, maintenance buildings, structures, fencing, parking lots, walkways, playgrounds, signage, lighting, equipment and other hardscape amenities within the city parks.
• Performs minor repairs to facilities to include, but not limited to, painting, replacing light bulbs, door locks, fencing, soap dispensers, etc.
• Repairs athletic equipment and other amenities.
• Maintains and/or supervises the repair and maintenance of playground equipment and surfacing to ensure safe and proper operating condition and adherence to ASTM standards.
• Develops contractor scope of work, prepares work orders and assigns to contractors; monitors work order progress, inspects and evaluates work.
• Performs a variety of inspections related to park maintenance and safety.
• Establishes methods and schedules to ensure projects are properly completed.
• Formulates the scope of work for informal and formal bids.
• Prepares a variety of reports, records, and documents including the utilization of an enterprise work order system.
• Coordinates and assigns work tasks to staff to ensure high productivity and performance.
• Participates in the preparation of departmental budget requests and proposals.
• Monitors expenditures in assigned area to ensure fiscal control. Interacts and communicates with contractors, city administrators and the general public.
• Required to obtain NIMS (National Incident Management System) training ICS 100, 200 & 700.
• In the event of a disaster or declared State of Emergency, be on 24-hour emergency call for public assistance. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, typically 8 hours/day Monday through Friday, and to include 24-hour, 7-day emergency service. Assists in a number of special events, some of which take place on holidays.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, materials, procedures and best practices in park maintenance.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and direct varied projects involved in park maintenance.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, to include weekends, holidays and evenings as necessary to meet the City's needs.
• Ability to utilize computer and mobile phone software programs to complete administrative tasks and work orders.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of proper safety practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree from an accredited institution with course work in industrial maintenance, park management or a related field preferred; minimum of five (5) years of experience in parks or facilities Maintenance preferred.

TRAINING / LICENSING:

• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Required to obtain NIMS ICS courses (ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700) within 3 months of on-boarding.
• Required to obtain Certified Playground Safety Inspectors Certification within 1 years of hire.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.

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