Parks Operations Superintendent bei Town of Gilbert, AZ
Town of Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to participate in our Parks Operations Superintendent!
The Parks Operations Superintendent will report to the Parks & Recreation Manager. Duties involve overseeing a team and contracted service providers to ensure exceptional parks management. This role involves coordinating operational, supervisory, budgetary, and administrative functions to maintain the Town’s park system, including washes, trails, open spaces, and facility landscaping. Key responsibilities include supervising personnel, implementing high-quality maintenance and improvement programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing budgetary resources to support the community’s recreational needs. The primary responsibilities of this position include:
- Capital Improvement Project Management (C.I.P) Assignments
- Communicate and reach out to management and the public.
- Identifies Capital Improvement Project needs in the parks division and assists with the projects as assigned.
- Monitors, enters, and maintains data in information management systems.
- Identifies, responds to, and resolves complex customer issues and concerns related to policies, procedures, or safety.
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Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
- Posting closes: October 19th 2025
- Candidate Review: The week of October 20th
- Virtual Interview: Invites sent October 22nd
- In-Person interview invites sent: October 30th
- In-Person interviews held: The week of November 3rd or 10th
- Anticipated Start date: November 24th
*This timeline may be subject to change*
Position Duties
The ideal candidate for this role brings a strong background in parks maintenance, with at least five years of hands-on experience and three years in a supervisory capacity. They possess in-depth knowledge of grounds and facility upkeep, including turf, irrigation systems, sports fields, and the application of pesticides and herbicides. Skilled in budget administration and contract management, they can effectively plan, analyze, and manage operational processes. This candidate demonstrates strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills, enabling them to guide teams and collaborate with stakeholders. Proficiency in interpreting technical documents and using work order software ensures they can make sound decisions and maintain high standards across park operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor degree in Business, Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Agriculture or related field is preferred.
- Five years of experience working in parks maintenance.
- Three years of lead or supervisory experience.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Minimum Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
