Park Superintendent - Kenosha, United States - County of Kenosha

County of Kenosha

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Kenosha, United States

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Description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County

PARK SUPERINTENDENT

Kenosha County Parks proudly manages eight parks with 15 miles of multi-use trails, 1,500 acres of parkland, two beaches, three dog parks, 45 holes of disc golf, the Fox River Water Trail, historically accredited mansions and cultural facilities at Kemper Center, and hosts nearly 300 events and programming annually.

As our community grows, the Kenosha County parks have become a destination to our local and regional visitors.

The Kenosha County Parks Division takes pride in the quality of services, recreational venues, and numerous special events hosted within the park system.

Our workforce is passionate and takes pride in being recognized as one of the best park systems within the State of Wisconsin

The Park Superintendent is a supervisory position that is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and operation of all park facilities and grounds that he or she manages.

Come be a part of our team

Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.

2024 Hiring Range:
$67,234 - $80,040 annually

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the regional management of numerous parks, natural areas, and multiuse trails within the Kenosha County Parks System. Operational management may include the oversight of beach operations, recreational amenities, historic facilities, playgrounds, multiuse trails, hiking trails, prairies, boat launches, pavilion rentals, large scale events, recreational programming areas, nature center facilities, and dog parks.
Plans and supervises the maintenance and repairs to buildings within the parks.
Interviews, hires, trains, guides, and motivates staff in workrelated skills and customer service.
Coordinates, partners, and guides volunteers and summer youth work programs.
Attends seminars and classes to learn the most updated and relevant information.
In winter months, responsible for snow and ice removal.
Forestry, horticulture management, and plant identification.
Performs other work as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Three years of progressive management experience
Five years of experience in park maintenance or related field

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate Degree in Horticulture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation or related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in park maintenance
5+ years of supervisory and leadership experience

Licenses or Certifications

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Class A with no airbrake restriction) must be obtained within 6 months of employment
Pesticide Applicator license must be obtained within 6 months of employment

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Flexible work hours with frequent weekend shifts, holidays, and oncall availability for emergency response

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

All aspects of park maintenance, turf, trees, equipment, buildings, and playgrounds
Budget constraints and priorities
Scheduling of direct reports to meet the needs of the organization
County work rules and safe working practices
Building construction, roofing, painting, plumbing, landscaping, forestry, and reforestation

Skill in:

Verbal and written communication
Organization
Customer service
Leadership and team building
Development and management of budgets

Ability to:

Make quick decisions
Handle public relations in a positive manner
Repair/maintain facilities including minor plumbing, electrical, and mechanical expertise
Maintain turf and landscape equipment
Accurately diagnose and prevent plant disease
Remain professional and courteous at all times
Promote inclusivity and effectively engage with a diverse workforce and consumer base
Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

BENEFITS:

Health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Twelve Paid Holidays
Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes Countypaid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently
Work involves stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, turning, reaching, and bending at the waist
Indoor and outdoor work env