Assistant Superintendent, Park Maintenance

Assistant Superintendent, Park Maintenance

The Anoka County Park's mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Assistant Superintendent, Park Maintenance who will perform various duties.

Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include managing, implementing and developing operational strategies of Anoka County's parks, trails, facilities and recreation amenities, staff supervision, and project and asset management.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of July 30, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214.40 to $ annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will report from designated park maintenance facilities within the Anoka County park system based on work demands.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors performance of park maintenance programs against operational goals, including quality, effectiveness, and safety, and develops reporting and auditing processes used to analyze operational effectiveness.
• Ensure supply, contract and equipment procurement, including large capital expenditures, follow purchasing policies, stay within budget, and comply with state grant funding requirements.
• Support collaboration with other Department units, County departments, government agencies, vendors, contractors, and others to meet common needs, share information, advise, plan, and assist in the maintenance and safe operation of County Park resources.
• Ensure all operations and processes, including equipment operation and maintenance and regulatory compliance, are performed within designated policies and guidelines and inspections are carried out correctly and at appropriate intervals.
• Provide direction to park maintenance staff directly to prioritize workloads, recruit, hire, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of job-related experience
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Successfully pass driver's license background check
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 6 months and maintain a Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Ability to remain on-call as part of a scheduled after-hours response pool to handle concerns 24/7/365 of all kinds, often relating to facility systems failures, customer service concerns, and acts of nature
• Expertise in various systems to quickly respond to concerns in HVAC, construction and development, plumbing, irrigation, electrical, and grounds to determine action steps

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Parks and Recreation, Parks Administration, or related field
• Minnesota Tree Inspector
• Playground Safety Inspector Certification
• Ability to lead a team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge in related trades, e.g. landscaping, irrigation and plumbing, rough and finish carpentry, custodial, electrical, masonry, welding, etc.; the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of HVAC and building mechanical equipment security and fire alarm systems and experience with communication equipment troubleshooting; natural resource management and practices; the safe operation and maintenance of all equipment related to park operations (ie.
  
  mowers, chainsaws, front end loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, backhoe, bulldozers, ski trail groomers, chipper, etc.).
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations as it relates to park maintenance and standard safety related practices and training.
• Knowledge of regulatory statues and documentation related to public stormwater and drinking water systems.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions depending on assignment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for…