Park Superintendent
PARK SUPERINTENDENT
Kenosha County Parks proudly manages eight parks with 15 miles of multi-use trails, 1,500 acres of parkland, two beaches, three dog parks, 45 holes of disc golf, the Fox River Water Trail, historically accredited mansions and cultural facilities at Kemper Center, and hosts nearly 300 events and programming annually.
As our community grows, the Kenosha County parks have become a destination to our local and regional visitors. The Kenosha County Parks Division takes pride in the quality of services, recreational venues, and numerous special events hosted within the park system. Our workforce is passionate and takes pride in being recognized as one of the best park systems within the State of Wisconsin!
The Park Superintendent is a supervisory position that is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, and operation of all park facilities and grounds that he or she manages.
Come be a part of our team!
Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
2024 Hiring Range: $67,234 – $80,040 annually
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the regional management of numerous parks, natural areas, and multi-use trails within the Kenosha County Parks System. Operational management may include the oversight of beach operations, recreational amenities, historic facilities, playgrounds, multi-use trails, hiking trails, prairies, boat launches, pavilion rentals, large scale events, recreational programming areas, nature center facilities, and dog parks.
• Plans and supervises the maintenance and repairs to buildings within the parks.
• Performs administrative duties including payroll, budgets, equipment records, email correspondence.
• Interviews, hires, trains, guides, and motivates staff in work-related skills and customer service.
• Coordinates, partners, and guides volunteers and summer youth work programs.
• Attends seminars and classes to learn the most updated and relevant information.
• In winter months, responsible for snow and ice removal.
• Forestry, horticulture management, and plant identification.
• Performs other work as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three years of progressive management experience
• Five years of experience in park maintenance or related field
Preferred Education and Experience
• Associate Degree in Horticulture, Urban Forestry, Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in park maintenance
• 5+ years of supervisory and leadership experience
Licenses or Certifications
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (Class A with no airbrake restriction) must be obtained within 6 months of employment
• Pesticide Applicator license must be obtained within 6 months of employment
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Flexible work hours with frequent weekend shifts, holidays, and on-call availability for emergency response
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
• All aspects of park maintenance, turf, trees, equipment, buildings, and playgrounds
• Budget constraints and priorities
• Scheduling of direct reports to meet the needs of the organization
• County work rules and safe working practices
• Building construction, roofing, painting, plumbing, landscaping, forestry, and reforestation
Skill in:
• Verbal and written communication
• Organization
• Customer service
• Leadership and team building
• Technology including use of email, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Development and management of budgets
Ability to:
• Make quick decisions
• Handle public relations in a positive manner
• Repair/maintain facilities including minor plumbing, electrical, and mechanical expertise
• Maintain turf and landscape equipment
• Accurately diagnose and prevent plant disease
• Apply proper herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
• Remain professional and courteous at all times
• Promote inclusivity and effectively engage with a diverse workforce and consumer base
• Work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
BENEFITS
• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes County-paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
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.
• The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 50 pounds of force frequently
• Work involves stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, turning, reaching, and bending at the waist
• Indoor and outdoor work environment with exposure to weather extremes
WORK SCHEDULE
• Full time, 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday
• Work rotating weekends and evenings
• Typical work hours will be from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SELECTION PROCESS
• Application Review – Qualifying
• Oral Interview – Qualifying
• Background Check – Qualifying
• Physical Examination/Drug Screen – Qualifying
If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.
This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill any other openings in this classification which occur in the next six (6) months.
To learn more about the Kenosha County Parks, please visit: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/600/Parks
Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.
The pay grade for this position is E8 (Min. $67,234 – Max. $92,847).
This position is located in Kenosha County, a growing community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/
Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!
Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
https://www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs
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