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  CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS

  invites applications for the position of:

  Parks & Recreation Maintenance Supervisor

  The full application and extra information can be found at: 

  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cedarrapids
  
  
  

  SALARY:                     $29.21 - $40.91 Hourly

  $60,756.80 - $85,092.80 Annually

  OPENING DATE:     07/17/20 CLOSING DATE:     07/31/20 04:00 PM DESCRIPTION:

  Directs and supervises the work of parks maintenance crew within parks and recreation operations. Assists with events, programming, and organizing volunteer efforts within the parks system.

  Position Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, ability to respond to emergencies at anytime

  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, physical examination (if applicable) and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.

  EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plans, organizes and supervises the maintenance activities of the parks and recreation and specialty parks
• Operates, maintains, trains, and supervises on the use of various motorized and non-motorized  turf and grounds
• Coordinates and provides training to new and existing seasonal and full-time maintenance staff
• Assists in the hiring process and reviews applications, interviews and hires seasonal employees  based on staffing needs
• Prepares and coordinates annual, monthly and weekly work schedules and assignments and workflow accordingly to meet target
• Installs and repairs park site amenities including but not limited to trail maintenance, snow removal, flood and bridge repairs, restrooms repairs, and mechanical equipment; conducts preventive maintenance and ensures all safety inspections are completed
• Maintains all records on maintenance and communicates across the department with managers and staff to discuss projected and current work projects
•  Oversees and monitors inventory management and reconciles purchases supplies, equipment, tracks inventories on products and services
•  Analyzes turf and landscapes to detect disease, wear and stress, and determines appropriate treatment and coordinates appropriate maintenance schedule
• Coordinates logistics and communicates on special events and procedures including set up, tear down, trail prep for races, clean up for concerts, conducting repairs and other requests as necessary
• Coordinates the work of several crews at different locations, requiring frequent travel to uphold supervisory responsibilities
• Performs related work as required

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in maintenance, construction, plumbing, electrical, turf management, budgeting and personnel supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population

• Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Iowa Pesticide Applicator's License (within 6 months of appointment)

• Desired Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Post-secondary course work in a related skilled trade, horticulture, turf, forestry, natural resources or a related field

• COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

  Knowledge of:

• Grounds maintenance landscaping practices and athletic field maintenance.
• Maintenance and repairs of parks buildings and related facilities.
• Methods and procedures for the maintenance of recreational, sports, and playground equipment.
• Motorized equipment safety practices, procedures and preventative maintenance.
• Operation and maintenance of specialized facilities, splash pads and irrigation systems.
• Trail maintenance practices including concrete, asphalt and aggregate surfaces.
• Snow removal methods and related equipment.
• Management practices, establishment, care and maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, flowers, native prairie landscapes and riverbank management including chemical, biological or mechanical practices.

• Skill in:

• Time and organizational management.
• Writes routine reports and delivers correspondence.
• Data entry, budgeting and record keeping functions.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Handling difficult interpersonal situations with tact while maintaining a professional demeanor.
•  Instructing, assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, reviewing work assignments and obtaining compliance from staff.

• Ability to:

•  Maintain power tools and machine equipment.
•   Utilize hand and power tool equipment.
•   Operate, maintain and perform minor repairs to pumps, valves and other irrigation equipment.
•   Respond to emergencies at all hours to include evenings and weekends.•
•   Operate workflow management system.
•   Analyze situations and solve problems using innovative solutions.
•    Keep current with industry best practices and new technology.
•    Work cooperatively, develop, and maintain effective working relationships.