Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Community Services, the Parks Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the maintenance, operation, and improvement of the Township's parks, municipal grounds, recreation facilities, and custodial services. This position provides leadership to maintenance personnel, oversees daily operations, and ensures Township facilities are maintained in a safe, attractive, and efficient manner.

The Parks Superintendent is responsible for developing work schedules, managing personnel, coordinating capital improvement and maintenance projects, assisting with budget development and administration, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining accurate records utilizing the Township's computerized work order management system. The position collaborates with Township administration, engineers, contractors, consultants, and community organizations to provide exceptional public services and preserve Township assets.

Although work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Community Services, the Parks Superintendent exercises considerable independent judgment in planning work activities, allocating resources, supervising employees, responding to emergencies, and recommending operational improvements.
 
 Responsibilities
An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following duties. These examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

• Plans, organizes, schedules, and directs the daily operations of Township parks, municipal grounds, recreational facilities, and custodial services.
• Develops annual and seasonal maintenance programs for parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, landscaping, irrigation systems, trails, and public facilities.
• Oversee maintenance and burial operations while ensuring accurate records and respectful service to the public.
• Ensures Township facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, attractive, and operational condition.
• Coordinates preventive maintenance programs for buildings, park infrastructure, playground equipment, athletic facilities, irrigation systems, vehicles, and maintenance equipment.
• Utilizes the City's work order management software (City works) to document maintenance activities, track labor and materials, and monitor operational performance.
• Responds to emergencies including severe weather events, flooding, power outages, storm damage, and other incidents affecting Township facilities.
• Supervises, assigns, trains, mentors, and evaluates skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in parks, grounds, custodial, and facility maintenance operations.
• Establishes work priorities and schedules to maximize operational efficiency and customer service.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations and recommends hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and corrective action plans.
• Promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures employees comply with Township policies, collective bargaining agreements, Develops, implements, and enforces safe work practices in accordance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and Township policies.
• Conducts regular safety meetings, inspections, and employee training.
• Ensures playgrounds comply with current playground safety standards and inspection requirements.
• Investigates accidents, prepares reports, and recommends corrective actions to reduce workplace hazards.
• Assists in preparing and administering the annual operating and capital budgets for the Parks Division.
• Monitors expenditures and recommends cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Coordinates procurement of equipment, materials, supplies, and contracted services.
• Assists in fleet and equipment replacement planning and long-range capital improvement planning.
• Maintains accurate inventories of equipment, supplies, and park assets.
• Coordinates Park improvement projects, facility renovations, landscaping improvements, playground installations, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Oversees contractors and consultants performing work within Township parks and facilities.
• Collaborates with Township departments, engineers, architects, utilities, and regulatory agencies on construction and improvement projects.
• Responds professionally to resident concerns, service requests, and inquiries.
• Represents Community Services at meetings, community events, and public presentations as assigned.
• Develop effective working relationships with Township staff, elected officials, contractors, consultants, volunteers, community organizations, and the public.
• Serves as an essential employee during emergencies.
• Responds after normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, for emergencies affecting Township operations.
• Assists with snow removal, storm response, emergency debris removal, and other public.

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Thorough knowledge of municipal park operations, grounds maintenance, landscaping, playground maintenance, operations, custodial services, and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, project management, and municipal operations.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, and develop employees.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and utilize computer software including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Ability to analyze operational problems, develop practical solutions, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• works operations when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal parks, grounds, facilities maintenance, public works, or closely related operations.
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience directing maintenance personnel.
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as City works, or similar work order software.
• Ability to effectively supervise employees working under collective bargaining agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Facilities Management, Landscape Management, Horticulture, Construction
• Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be considered.
• Playground Safety Inspector Certification (CPSI).
• Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• Certified Arborist designation.
• Experience with municipal budgeting, capital planning, and asset management.
• Experience managing athletic field maintenance, irrigation systems and park infrastructure.

Physical Abilities and Work Environment
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; when visiting parks or construction sites the incumbent may be required to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, be exposed to all weather conditions, dust and pollen, and mechanical hazards such as construction equipment; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside Township boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to lift, carry, climb, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50lbs or more; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.