Parks Maintenance Coordinator at City of Greenfield – Greenfield, Wisconsin

To assist the Parks Supervisor and the Director of Parks and Recreation with coordination of work crews, parks and development programs, and maintenance needs for City park lands, Community Center and recreational facilities as well as other public areas/facilities that may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions.

• Ensure satisfactory completion of daily work assignments through personnel field supervision and participation with work crews.
• Works directly on site with work/project crews.
• Assists in the training of work crews, implementation of required safety training and job performance evaluations of seasonal staff.
• Enforces work policies, work rules and regulations consistent with City Policy.

• Assists in the regular inspection of all grounds, facilities, and playground areas.

• Assists in inventory and maintenance records.
• Responsible for the coordination and/or maintenance of the following:
  1. Mowing, trimming and turf aeration of play fields, park areas, or any other maintained grass areas under departmental jurisdiction.
  2. Ball diamonds to include dragging, marking, watering, and inspection.
  3. Marking play field areas (i.e. football/soccer fields) using a paint sprayer.
  4. Edging assigned areas using sod cutter or edger.
  5. Planting of trees, shrubs, flowers, etc., as assigned.
  6. Special event setup and cleanup of Parks and facilities.
  7. Snow removal.
  8. Minor repairs of park related facilities and equipment, as needed/assigned.
  9. Installation of park site or /play field amenities, as directed.
• Respond to citizen’s concerns, problems or complaints in a timely manner, maintaining a customer service philosophy that is responsive and strives to improve park safety, security and accessibility.
• Handle pick-ups or deliveries of materials/equipment.

• Opening and closing of park/recreation buildings and facilities.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises and assigns the activities of the part-time and seasonal maintenance employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assistance with interviewing, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, address complaints and resolving problems.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are established within each department to meet operational requirements. Ability to be accessible by cell phone and/or to report to the worksite outside of regular office hours, including, but not limited to, nights, weekends, holidays, etc. Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and odd hours when situations require such duty.

Travel
This position requires minimal travel.

Required Education/Training and Experience
B.A./B.S. degree in the field of Recreation, Education or a related field., Any equivalent combination of training and increasingly responsible experience pertaining to parks and facilities maintenance.

Preferred Education/Training and Experience
B.A./B.S. in Park Management, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or a related field. Any equivalent combination of training and increasingly responsible experience pertaining to parks and facilities maintenance and management.

The City of Greenfield reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements and may consider combinations of education and experience likely to lead to success with essential duties and responsibilities.

Other Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Possession and maintenance of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license. Ability to deal diplomatically with the public, departmental employees and other city departments. Must possess a current Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator license category 3 (Turf and Landscape) or obtain within 90 days of employment. CPR, AED and First Aid certifications required.

Preferable Certificates/Licenses
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI); Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP); Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association (WRPA); and or National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA); Certified Pool and Spa Operator Certificate or equivalent certificate.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to handle, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. During emergency periods, the employee may be expected to work long hours in adverse weather conditions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions ranging from extremely hot to moderate to extremely cold conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock, wet and/or humid conditions, noxious odors, dust and poor ventilation. The noise level in the work environment is often loud. An inside office environment with little to moderate noise.

Equipment Used
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), computer, first aid equipment, calculator, copy machine and measuring devices. Dump truck, cargo van, pick-up trucks, trucks with trailers, tractors, front-end loader, snow plow, snow blowers, zero-turn mowers, push mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, pruning saws, ladders, tank truck, shovels, rakes, hoses, paint stripers, ballfield chalkers, weed sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, mops, brooms, paint brushes, forklift, hand truck and pallet jack. Various landscaping tools are also utilized which do not require a CDL.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Thoroughness
• Detail Orientated
• Technical Ability
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Organization Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Customer Relations Focus
• Basic Math Skills

Language and Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to be able to verbally communicate with other city employees, contractors and the public in a clear, effective, and respectful manner.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general instructions and technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to deal with problems which involve several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in a safe manner and with others safety in mind.
• Ability to follow City policies and work rules.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effective present information and respond to questions from elected officials, co-workers and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to calculate and use percentages.

Pre-Employment Requirements
Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical exam and drug screening. Applicants may be fingerprinted and a record check made of local, state or federal authorities. A conviction is not an automatic bar to employment.

Salary and Benefits
Wages and benefits are determined by the existing Non-Represented Resolution.

AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City of Greenfield not to discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, national origin, creed, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, membership in the military or national guard, use of a lawful product while off duty, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest, or conviction record or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or other compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. This City further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.