Assistant M&O Superintendent-Grounds

Posting number: 202610672

Department: PARKS & RECREATION

Division: OPS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Job classification: Assistant Maintenance and Operations Superintendent /C42

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation has a full-time career opportunity for an Assistant Maintenance and Operations Superintendent in the Grounds Division. We are seeking an exceptional leader with the ability to motivate and inspire team members, with a proven track record of success in managing and leading large teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will plan, coordinate and lead activities with a strong customer focus. 

The Department of Parks and Recreation has a service portfolio which includes 81 parks and facilities spread across 5,000 acres, two waterparks, four community pools, two indoor aquatic and fitness centers, three community centers, three golf courses, 50 miles of trails, 15 historic sites, and over 200 athletic fields. 

If you are a strategic leader with expert knowledge across all disciplines of grounds management, come join our team and ensure our division’s continued commitment to meeting the needs of the community by delivering the highest level of services to parks and sports fields. 

About This Role:

As the Maintenance and Operations Assistant Superintendent - Grounds, you will operate within the broad parameters set by the Maintenance and Operations Superintendent. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:
 

• Ensuring the completion of assigned tasks for parks, trails, landscape maintenance, and sports programs and operations for your assigned area of responsibility.

• Overseeing the execution of strategic plans, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the designated areas and services. You will also be responsible for suggesting and implementing policies and procedures.

• Identifying opportunities for enhancing service delivery methods and procedures, pinpointing resource requirements, and working collaboratively with your supervisors to put improvements into practice.

• Playing a key role in the hiring of maintenance personnel, providing or coordinating staff training, addressing deficiencies, conducting and reviewing performance appraisals, and implementing disciplinary action when necessary.

• Provide input on the Grounds budget, including forecasting additional funding requirements for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, and services. You will also oversee expenditures for your area and recommend adjustments as needed.

• Engaging in the administration of contracts for contracted services. This involves preparing Requests for Proposals and bid specifications, conducting walkthroughs with contractors, reviewing quotes, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, creating purchase orders, and verifying invoice accuracy. 

• Conduct site visits for your service area ensuring completion of the work plan, identifying improvement areas, ensuring consistency throughout, identifying issues, and communicating with staff.

• Vigilantly monitoring and upholding a safe working environment, ensuring consistent application and enforcement of established safety regulations. You will also identify safety training needs, provide staff training to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, investigate accidents, and coordinate or perform safety inspections.

• Addressing challenging and sensitive public inquiries and complaints, actively participating in resolutions, and offering alternative recommendations as necessary.

• Performing any other related duties as required.

Your role as Maintenance and Operations Assistant Superintendent - Grounds is pivotal in ensuring the efficient and effective management of our park and trail systems. Your dedication to excellence will make a lasting impact on our community and the environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related experience in the following: Maintenance management of turf, athletic fields, landscaping, parks grounds and amenities; Supervision and management of staff; Budget and procurement; Job estimating and contract management; Customer Service; Planning and coordinating

Preferences:

• Supervisory experience to include effectively managing multiple crews over a diversity of locations, scheduling, performance management, progressive discipline and conflict resolution
• Experience with field maintenance
• Experience with care and operation of a variety of applicable equipment
• Experience with procurement/purchasing and providing customer service
• Experience with time keeping, work order, and reporting software
• Experience with MS Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
• Experience with Procurement software

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Class A CDL
• VA Fertilizer Applicator Certification
• VA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Categories 3A, 3B, and 6
• Must pass a pre-employment physical
• Alcohol and controlled substances tests per the Federal Transit Administration mandate is required for this position

Work Schedule:

Generally, Monday – Friday, 7:30a-3:30p.  Responsibilities extend into holidays, weekends, and evenings which may require working, response, and/or follow-up.  This is a partial telework eligible role that may revert to all in-office scheduling, if business needs change.

Starting Salary Range:

$83,115.63 - $97,783.10

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans 
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans 
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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