Parks Grounds Manager - Austin, United States - City of Austin

City of Austin

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Austin, United States

6 days ago

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Parks Grounds Manager (Operations Maintenance Division/Parks and Recreation Department)
Job Requisition Number
COA091729
Position Number

Job Type

Full-Time
Division Name
Operations and Maintenance
Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Parks and Recreation Administration, Education, Horticulture, Parks Management, or other related field and five (5) years experience in an area related to grounds keeping or general labor services, at least two (2) of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:

If required to occasionally operate vehicles, must possess the appropriate Texas Operator's and/or Commercial Driver's License for those vehicles.
Notes to Applicants

The City of Austin
Parks and Recreation Department (PARD
) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more Click
HERE for more information.
The purpose of this
Parks Grounds Manager position will be to provide manager oversight for the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Grounds Maintenance Services. This position will direct the activities of grounds and trail maintenance personnel responsible for performing general and preventative maintenance work. This position will also develop and implement programs and standard operating procedures for maintenance, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Application Instructions/Job Requirements:

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Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
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Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
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Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
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Driving Requirement:This position requires current possession of a Texas Class C Driver's License or to have the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE
) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
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Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases, and mists. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participant's needs and safety issues.

Other:

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Travel:If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
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90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
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Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace:All PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.

Pay Range
- $ $42.14 per hour
Hours

Work/Location Schedule Notes:

Monday
Friday: 6:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.

Job Close Date

05/26/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Parks and Recreation
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
Walnut Creek Park, 12138 North Lamar Blvd
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Professional work experience in building and maintaining a decomposed granite trail system.
Experience in a lead capacity on maintenance projects, including planning, providing estimates, defining scopes of work and overseeing contractors for a municipality or parkland projects.
Supervisory experience of twenty (20) or more employees to include performing the full range of supervisory act