Parks Superintendent

The Parks Superintendent is a proactive, working leadership position responsible for the overall physical appearance, functional safety, and operational upkeep of all county parks, athletic complexes, trails, green spaces, and departmental facilities. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, the Superintendent bridges field operations with administrative management. This is an active, field-engaged position. The Superintendent works directly alongside staff in the field, leads by example, and maintains high standards across all properties.

Key responsibilities include planning work schedules in advance, managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating operational purchasing and budget tracking, overseeing facility inspections, and serving as the primary liaison for work orders submitted to internal county departments.

• Develop, implement, and manage proactive operational work plans scheduled a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance to guide the daily efforts of the Parks Operations Managers and Parks Services Technicians.
• Actively work in the field alongside Operations Managers and Parks services Technicians, leading by example in equipment operation, safety standards, and task execution.
• Conduct continuous site inspections of parks, sports fields, trails, playgrounds, amenities, and structures to evaluate overall condition, visual appeal, cleanliness, and public safety.
• Check and verify completed work performed by maintenance teams to ensure compliance with county standards and playability specifications.

• Establish, schedule, and maintain comprehensive preventative maintenance programs for all departmental vehicles, commercial mowers, machinery, tools, physical park structures, and amenities.
• Maintain detailed records, operational logs, equipment service histories, warranty information, and facility inspection files.
• Serve as the primary departmental liaison to internal county departments (e.g., General Services),submitting, tracking, and verifying work orders for major structural, electrical, plumbing, or system repairs outside the department's scope.

• Work in close coordination with the Deputy Director to assist in preparing the annual park maintenance budget, tracking routine expenditures, and monitoring resource allocations.
• Coordinate operational purchasing, process invoices, track procurement orders, and ensure strict adherence to county financial and purchasing policies.

• Directly supervise, direct, and evaluate Parks Operations Managers; oversee the hiring, onboarding, and scheduling of Parks Services Technicians.
• Develop and oversee staff training programs covering equipment safety, operational procedures, OSHA regulations, and trade skills.
• Assist in responding to public inquiries, citizen concerns, and community feedback regarding park conditions or grounds maintenance.
• Attend county meetings, committee sessions, or public events as requested by departmental leadership.

• Embody the department’s core value of operational excellence by taking pride in the details, delivering exceptional customer service, treating residents and visitors like family, maintaining clean and welcoming spaces (including routine trash pickup and proactive facility care), following up promptly on communications, and ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Actively support departmental flagship events, co-sponsored community events, and joint initiatives with other county departments as assigned, assisting with setup, operational…