Parks Maintenance Supervisor - Facilities and River District
Full Time
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Posted
Job description
Description
PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - FACILITIES AND RIVER DISTRICT
Hiring Range: $6,390 - $7,192 Monthly
New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!
About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is accepting applications for a Park Operations Supervisor. This exciting opportunity is one of four maintenance management positions within our growing department. The primary responsibilities of a successful candidate are to the quality services provided by our Facility Maintenance, River District teams (Las Colonias & Dos Rios), and Cemetery Operations teams. The Parks and Recreation Department is under the larger City of Grand Junction umbrella, which is a home-rule municipality.
As the Facilities and River District Supervisor you will oversee and coordinate the maintenance and operations within some of Grand Junctions highest profile parks and facilities. Keystone amenities for this position include the Las Colonias Business Park, Las Colonias Amphitheatre and the Dos Rios Park corridor. This position will also have responsibilities tied to various park facilities across the entirety of Grand Junction's park system, including the landscape maintenance and operations of our municipal cemeteries (Orchard Mesa and Crowne Pointe).
What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
About the Parks Operations Division:
This recruitment is happening at a very exciting time, as the City of Grand Junction completing our Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan at the close of 2020. This plan plots our course for the next 8 – 10 years and is jammed packed with improvements and new opportunities in our system. Our supervisor team will support the creation and drive the completion of this community vision. This is but one of many very exciting things happening in the City of Grand Junction. The selected candidate will be centrally involved in helping us continue to maximize the quality and quantity of services for the citizens and visitors of Grand Junction, to build community and better the quality of life on the Western Slope.
Our park system includes Lincoln Park, Canyon View Regional Park, Main Street Shopping District and the River District. 350 acres of developed parks, 111 acres of cemetery, 55 acres of school grounds, and more than 598 acres of open space round out the expanse of our parks system. Our operations division works closely with recreation for programming and events.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
Duties
What You'll Do:
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Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff.
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Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for assigned programs and functions.
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Participate in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget.
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Serve as safety officer for identified divisions of the Parks & Recreation Department.
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Determine need for new equipment; conduct research and prepare bid specifications; requisition supplies and materials; maintain appropriate inventory levels.
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Assist with the development of capital improvement projects.
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Establish schedules and methods for providing assigned services and coordinating maintenance of parks vehicles and equipment.
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Prepare and review a variety of reports and documents related to the maintenance of time, material and equipment use records; track and analyze data related to the evaluation of performance, cost, and service levels.
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Inspect the work of crews in progress and upon completion; provide advice and assistance to crew members; ensure maintenance and construction procedures are completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner and in compliance with City, departmental and safety policies and procedures.
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Coordinate and deliver various educational opportunities and special events to employees and the public regarding tree care, safety training or horticultural maintenance.
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Assist in the development and strategies for master planning including community participation.
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Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Qualifications
What We're Looking For:
- Four (4) years of responsible parks maintenance and/or construction experience including one (1) year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training in forestry, horticulture, landscape maintenance, sports facilities, or a related field.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver License.
Supplemental Information
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and/or genetic information.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
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