- Represents Parks and Maintenance and actively participates as a member of the Parks leadership team.
- Manages the parks budget for Parks and Grounds under the advisement of the Director of Parks. Assists in budget preparation for assigned categories, specifically forecasting parks and grounds improvements/repairs and expense associated, providing feedback and detail to the Director.
- Accountable for the establishment and evaluation of goals for assigned Parks categories. Ensures that goals and objectives are in alignment with District wide goals and objectives.
- Plans, organizes, directs activities for Parks and Grounds team; providing leadership to reporting supervisors ensuring that overall objectives are met on a consistent basis.
- Accountable for creating and maintaining timelines for completion of district parks/grounds projects; mowing, garbage, snow removal and ice making schedules.
- Responsible for estimating project costs during the discussion/consideration phase of planning/forecasting. Expected to compare supplier material costs for best possible pricing.
- Responsible for providing recommendations on repair projects for district parks/playgrounds/recreational facilities; inclusive of inspection, analysis of estimated work and cost estimates.
- Manages work crews inclusive of training, work activities, projects and programs; monitors tasks performed by all assigned crew. Reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures and the operations and activities of the crew; recommends improvements and modifications. Troubleshoots problems as they arise.
- Performs hands-on work tasks in the field as needed.
- Communicates daily with the Director of Parks on project timelines and completion status.
- Accountable for record keeping of all safety compliance and incident reporting procedures as well as other operational information in compliance with park district expectations.
- Responsible for the management of employees including hiring, promotion, disciplinary action and termination.
- Manages the purchasing of departmental supplies, services and equipment in accordance with District purchasing policy.
- Works in coordination with all internal departments to reach overall strategic objectives of the District.
- Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District's safety program.
- Performs any additional related tasks as required.
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Division Manager, Parks and Grounds - Plainfield - Plainfield Park District
Description
Benefits
The position comes with an extremely favorable employee benefits package:
100% Employer Paid HMO BCBS Health Insurance OR Low cost PPO BCBS
100% Employer Paid Dental Insurance
100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
100% Employer Paid EAP
Wellness Program- up to $225 yearly participation incentive
Free/Discounted Park District Programs
Participation in the IMRF pension fund.
The starting pay rate is $62,000-82,000 per year. Depending on Qualifications
General Purpose
Manages all parks and grounds maintenance work, special event equipment setup and special projects for those locations. Assists the Director of Parks to create a list of board and director prioritized projects and oversees the completion of general maintenance related projects. Schedules and supervises assignments of work crews.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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