Superintendent -Parks & Recreation

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, independently manages Parks Maintenance Division operations, personnel, budgets, City parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, grounds, facilities, and municipal pool infrastructure. Establishes work priorities, supervises maintenance staff, and ensures safe, reliable facilities. Leads technical pool maintenance, water quality, seasonal readiness, and timely corrective action to minimize avoidable closures; provides operational updates and recommendations to the Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible parks, grounds, facility, or comparable maintenance experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the City; must maintain both throughout employment.
• Practical experience in public or commercial swimming pool operations, including water testing and treatment, filtration and circulation systems, equipment troubleshooting, and seasonal pool preparation.
• Ability to obtain a Texas noncommercial pesticide applicator license with Vector endorsement within one (1) year of employment and maintain it as required for assigned duties.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), or recognized equivalent, or ability to obtain certification within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain it.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible parks, grounds, or facility maintenance experience, including supervision of multiple crews or foremen, division budgets, and capital maintenance projects.
• Three (3) years of experience in public or commercial swimming pool operations, including water quality management, mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness.
• Degree or additional education in Parks and Recreation, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Management, or a related field.
• Texas Irrigator's License, pesticide applicator certification, or other relevant trade licenses and certifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs daily Parks Maintenance operations through assigned foremen and staff; establishes work priorities, schedules crews, assigns and reviews work orders, and verifies timely, safe completion of maintenance activities.
• Directly supervises Parks Maintenance personnel and assigned foremen; manages staffing, onboarding, training, cross-training, evaluations, employee development, and routine personnel matters. Recommends hiring and formal disciplinary actions to the Parks and Recreation Director in coordination with Human Resources and City policy.
• Manages maintenance of City parks, pavilions, trails, playgrounds, restrooms, walkways, fences, signage, athletic fields, and assigned municipal grounds; coordinates cleaning, repairs, inspections, and correction of unsafe conditions.
• Directs mowing, landscaping, plant and tree care, irrigation, turf management, soil testing, fertilization, pest-control programs, and seasonal grounds improvements; ensures pesticide and irrigation work is performed by appropriately licensed personnel when required.
• Prepares athletic fields, parks, grounds, and facilities for recreation programs, tournaments, City-sponsored and community events; coordinates maintenance staff for setup, site readiness, equipment placement, and cleanup before and after events, in support of event organizers.
• Operates or directs authorized technical maintenance of municipal pool pumps, filters, circulation, chemical-feed equipment, and related mechanical systems; troubleshoots malfunctions and coordinates specialized repairs as needed.
• Manages swimming pool water testing, chemical balance and treatment, sanitation, cleaning, required logs, inspections, and preventive maintenance; ensures safe chemical storage and handling and compliance with applicable pool requirements.
• Leads seasonal pool startup, inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, and shutdown; identifies water-quality and mechanical problems and ensures timely repairs and corrective action to maintain safe, reliable operations. Coordinates pool readiness, closures, and concerns with Aquatics staff and the Director.
• Trains designated Aquatics personnel, including lifeguards and cashiers, in authorized daily pool upkeep, skimming, cleaning, basic equipment checks, and routine circulation-system procedures; coordinates training with Aquatics supervisors and verifies staff competency before duties are performed.
• Establishes preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, vehicles, irrigation, pool systems, playground structures, and other assigned assets; monitors repairs, inventory, contractor work, and replacement needs.
• Prepares and administers the Parks Maintenance Division's proposed operating and capital budgets; monitors expenditures, staffing costs, purchase orders, invoices, equipment needs, and capital projects; identifies potential overruns and recommends cost-saving measures in accordance with City purchasing policies and approved budgets.
• Coordinates purchases, vendor services, contracts, and maintenance projects within delegated approval authority; verifies work performed and supporting documentation in accordance with City purchasing policies.
• Develops and manages division schedules, work assignments, and priorities; coordinates staffing coverage, leave, and workload adjustments. Enforces approved schedules and overtime restrictions, reviews and approves timesheets by payroll deadlines, and ensures all hours worked, including unauthorized overtime, are accurately reported.
• Enforces safe work practices, required personal protective equipment, equipment and chemical training, inspection procedures, incident reporting, and prompt correction or escalation of hazards.
• Maintains maintenance, purchasing, inspection, pool testing, work order, equipment, training, and personnel records in accordance with City records-management requirements.
• Develops and maintains division maintenance procedures, inspection schedules, and operational standards to ensure consistent work quality, employee accountability, equipment care, and safe public facilities.
• Independently manages daily division operations within approved budgets and delegated authority; provides regular updates and reports to the Parks and Recreation Director on staffing, expenditures, maintenance, projects, and operational concerns; seeks approval for matters outside assigned authority.
• Coordinates maintenance work with other City departments, contractors, volunteers, and community organizations; participates in repairs, equipment operation, and fieldwork as needed while retaining supervisory responsibility for the division.
• Coordinates division responses to severe weather, fallen trees, flooding, vandalism, damaged facilities, and other maintenance emergencies; assesses hazards, establishes repair priorities, and ensures timely corrective action.
• Responds to public concerns regarding parks, grounds, landscaping, and facility conditions; investigates complaints, coordinates corrective action, and keeps the Parks and Recreation Director informed of significant issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and assists other City operations when appropriately trained, qualified, and authorized to do so safely.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of municipal parks and grounds maintenance, sports turf, irrigation, equipment operations, pool water chemistry, filtration systems, chemical safety, preventive maintenance, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead crews and foremen, train and evaluate employees, establish priorities, resolve maintenance problems, manage division budgets and purchasing records, and communicate with management, staff, contractors, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in parks, pool facilities, athletic fields, municipal grounds, and office settings, frequently outdoors in varying weather. Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and occasional lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds, with assistance or equipment as appropriate. May involve machinery, moving vehicles, pool chemicals, water, noise, and uneven terrain; protective equipment and irregular hours may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

GENERAL STATEMENT

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties. The City reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as operational needs change. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable law.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications, comply with City policies and safety procedures, and be available for evenings, weekends, seasonal pool operations, and emergency response as needed.

COMPENSATION: $52,000 – $65,520 DOQ