Parks Maintenance & Operations Superintendent

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Parks Maintenance and Operations Superintendent
. The position is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with flexibility required to work after-hours and weekends as needed.

• Open and Collaborative
• Up to 8 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours of paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus the possibility of extra holiday leave at the end of 2026, pending approval from the City Manager
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with a $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually,
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

The Community Services Department enhances the quality of life in Chandler through a vast provision of diverse and affordable educational and recreational experiences. We create community through people, parks, and programs. From connecting people to lifelong learning through community libraries to providing at least one Neighborhood Park per square mile of residential development to make play accessible for all ages. Our employees make every decision, every innovation, and every aspect of our department culture to make Chandler a premier community.

The Park Operations Division, consisting of 55 employees, serves a growing and diverse population of 269,123 residents. We are stewards of over 1,500 acres, containing 70 developed and undeveloped parks, 60 athletic and multi-use fields, 155 ramadas, 95 playgrounds, 26 tennis courts, 9 pickleball courts, 35 sand volleyball courts, 60 basketball courts, 2 disc golf courses, 2 racquetball courts, 1 cricket field, 63.4 miles of walking and biking trails, 4 dog parks, 26 restrooms, 1 archery range, 1 skate park, 1 BMX bike park, 2 urban fishing lakes, and many more specialty parks and trail areas.

The Park Operations Division’s staff plays a critical role in the City of Chandler’s quality of life initiatives by providing safe, clean, and well-maintained parks that offer exceptional recreational experiences. By providing health, wellness, educational, and recreational opportunities, child and adult development, preserving and protecting the environment and community’s assets, and contributing to the economic growth and development of the city, parks play a meaningful, significant, and contributive role in the growth and recreation of the community.

Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone who oversees and manages the activities, budget, and personnel of an operational division within a city department. This role will focus on the athletic fields and facilities of the Parks Operations and Maintenance division

• A bachelor’s degree in Parks Management, Horticulture, Resources Management, Landscape Horticulture, or a related field; and
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in parks maintenance, and operations, and/or planning including at least 2 years of lead or supervisory experience;…