Parks Manager at River Trails Park District in Mount Prospect, IL

Description

Job Title: Parks Manager

Department: Parks and Facilities

Location: Woodland Trails Park, 1500 E. Euclid, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Reports To: Superintendent of Parks and Facilities

Supervises: Parks Foreman, Parks Workers (full time and part-time), Mechanic

Status: Full-time, Non-exempt

Essential Functions

The Parks Manager is a hands-on position responsible for the maintenance of the district’s parks, overseeing full and part-time staff, and a maintenance shop with vehicles and equipment. Provides support and communication with the Trades and Golf teams.

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in landscape maintenance or any equivalent combination of experience
• Ability to prioritize, plan and delegate as well as manage others to accomplish their tasks
• Good knowledge of horticulture, chemicals and fertilizers
• Strong understanding of personnel management practices
• Excellent (oral and written) communication and organization skills
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Proficient knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Illinois Pesticide Public Applicator’s License within 3 months of hiring.
• Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment

Recommended:

• ISA Arborist Certification
• CPSI Certification
• A good level of financial management and budgetary techniques

Parks & Projects

• Create and maintain a horticultural maintenance plan for parks encompassing Integrated Pest Management (IPM), turf management, pruning, weed control, design and installation
• Create and maintain fertilization and best-practice turf management program
• Oversees maintenance of the grounds at 5 schools within the River Trails Park District boundaries.
• Assess tree and planting beds for safety, functionality, and aesthetics
• Manage the ball field and athletic field maintenance program
• Manage the irrigation program
• Develops and maintains the snowplow plan; is involved with snow removal

Personnel Management

• Oversees Parks Staff personnel including recruiting, hiring, training, disciplining and evaluating.
• Assigns work and supervises full-time, permanent part-time and seasonal Parks employees.
• Manage crew hours and staffing based on daily and annual needs of the park district
• Train the team and perform demonstrations to ensure assigned tasks are completed safely and efficiently
• Maintains work and time records of maintenance employees on bi-weekly payroll sheets, including the monitoring and approval of staff off-days.

Administrative

• Maintains a thorough understanding of the Park District’s policies and operations. Assists with enforcing and interpreting those policies as needed
• Assists with development of Annual Departmental and Safety goals
• Attends and participates in the Park Department meetings as required
• Develops and maintains working relationships with all park district departments
• Continues educational growth and professional memberships allowing access to outside resources and information
• Monitors outside contracts related to grounds maintenance. e.g.: mowing, spraying, tree removals etc.
• Maintains and services an organized workshop with the required inventory of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a maintenance and replacement plan for vehicles and equipment

Budgeting/Finance

• Oversees costs and expenditures and receives approval on purchasing items based on purchasing policy
• Codes receipts with General Ledger numbers.
• Assists in developing budget requirements for park maintenance operations.
• Assists with capital planning, research and recommendation
• Recommends equipment and supplies needed for budgeting purposes to Superintendent of Parks
• Assists with the preparation of specifications for contract bids
• Researches and recommends large equipment purchases.

Risk Management

• Attends and participates in the Safety Committee meetings as an active member.
• Fosters a working environment that promotes safe work habits and active participation in the agency’s risk management program
• Conducts inspections of park grounds and athletic fields/courts with proprietary or integrated software
• Conduct safety trainings and audits of staff
• Participates in the development of departmental safety and emergency procedures
• Attends required safety program and in-service education meetings
• Corrects unsafe conditions and/or reports them to Safety Coordinator

Knowledge, Skill and Work Experience

• Must possess efficient time management skills and the ability to coordinate and prioritize numerous job functions
• Ability to use good safety awareness, judgment and follow policies; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment, following manufacturer safety instructions
• Ability to exhibit sound and appropriate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; and make timely decisions
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Fosters teamwork within the Parks Department and in working with the Recreation and Golf Departments.

Additional Functions

• Attends board meetings and prepares monthly reports as requested
• Attends Special events as required
• Serves on assigned internal committees as required
• On call nights and weekends, as needed
• Perform other duties and functions as requested

Environmental Considerations

• Required to work during all weather conditions, including cold and hot temperatures.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: In person