Parks and Facilities Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general and/or specific direction, the Parks Maintenance Foreman performs technical, responsible, and professional work at supervisory level. This position plans, organizes, and supervises the staff and operations of the park's maintenance crews; supervises regular maintenance of facilities located in community parks, Liberty Harbor Marina, James Clement Airport, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and City Department of Public Works buildings or any other City owned property.

Work also includes performing duties in the area of budgeting, managing purchases, report writing, training, and community relations. The Parks Maintenance Forman is a working supervisory position that is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and full first-line supervision of assigned employees.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates, supervises, and oversees a variety of grounds and building maintenance activities related to the facilities maintained and programs managed by the City of Bay City Parks Division.

2. Defines personnel resource needs. Develops and monitors daily, weekly, and seasonal work schedules. May also involve planning and assigning contractors and volunteers.

3. Develops, administers, and monitors employee training programs with relation to grounds and building maintenance practices, equipment operation, and safety practices and procedures.

4. Plans, schedules, monitors, and performs routine maintenance activities; building and equipment repairs; renovation and construction projects; and parks cleanup and repairs.

5. Receives and reviews time sheets, invoices, reports, and data submitted by field staff.

6. Answers questions from the public and staff, investigates complaints, routine and complex problems, and implements corrective action.

7. Operates a variety of motorized vehicles and snow removal equipment.

8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, studying professional publications and participating in professional organizations.

9. Operates, repairs, and maintains a variety of power equipment and tools.

10. Provides staff and support for the City's special events.

11. Responsible for the administration of contracts for purchasing of supplies, equipment, and services.

12. Controls inventory; evaluates material and equipment requirements; seeks and evaluates suppliers and pricing; evaluates goods and services receives; and monitors the use of materials to maintain inventory.

13. Maintains records and prepares comprehensive reports associated with assigned duties.

14. Submits required documents/reports that are complete, accurate, and on a timely basis.

15. Responsible for the safe condition of facilities supervised and for the safety of supervised employees.

16. Performs regular safety inspections on all Park division assets.

17. Evaluates work procedures and assists to recommend and implement improvements.

18. Researches, prepares, and monitors budget for area supervised.

19. Assists with forestry operations and related contractual services managed by the department

20. Supervises the upkeep of playground equipment, park buildings, and other City-owned property.

21. Land development to include shaping of the land to accept the installation of roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and the addition of all amenities.

22. Performs and documents monthly playground inspections.

23. Assists in snow plowing operations as needed.

24. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in facility maintenance, park maintenance, or a related field with three (3) of the five years in increasing responsibility in management of park and facility maintenance and development in a supervisory or lead capacity, required.
• Previous construction management experience, preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of employee supervision, counseling, motivation, and disciplinary action.
• The occupational hazards and standard safety precautions as it relates to this type of work.
• The methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of parks, playground, and forestry activities.
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and landscaping.
• The safe and proper use and application of herbicides, fungicides, and pest