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The purpose of this position is to support the development and implementation of best-in-practice programs for management and to supervise all maintenance and safety operations of neighborhood parks facilities and landscape areas. The person in this position schedules and assigns tasks, manages all expenditures, works with businesses and vendors, monitors resources, manages schedules and construction projects, oversees graffiti eradication and painting projects, interprets data and documents, researches trends, develops goals and procedures, consults with internal and external departments and agencies, manages safety concerns, and ensures city and department goals, policies and objectives are followed.
The ideal candidate for this position will be comfortable with:
- Hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff.
- Managing workflow processes to measure performance and efficiency outcomes.
- Assisting with managing open space and natural resources.
- Assisting with complex problem situations, coordinates programs.
- Recommending projects and reviewing plans.
- Coordinating purchasing activities and maintaining records.
- Resolving customer service issues.
- Preparing and delivering presentations.
Additionally, our ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, safety conscious, punctual team player with a high work ethic. Someone that understands that they will be hired to perform a full-time job that is schedule and work order driven. You will need to be comfortable and able to execute your essential functions in high traffic public use areas. Candidate must be self-motivated and able to work both individually and with a team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum of five years related experience. Requires a broad knowledge of complex systems, specialized practices, maintenance equipment, workflow systems and procedures.
- Licenses/Certifications/Special Requirements:
- Playground Safety Certification within 6 months of hire.
- Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators License within 6 months of hire.
- Backflow/Check Valve Certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:
- Three years supervisory experience.
- Technical experience with GIS.
Salary Range: $83,356 - $123,366
In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers a comprehensive benefit package to include the following:
- Major Medical, Dental and Vision
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave
- Basic Life Insurance and Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Rio Vista Gym Membership
- Wellness Program
- Diversity Program
- Outdoor Walking/Running Trail
- Years of Service Recognition
- Partnership for Prevention Program
- Flex Spending Account
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
