The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) is seeking a Park Services Supervisor II to serve on our Facilities team at the Mather Sports Complex along with overseeing sport fields and sport courts throughout the District!

Mather Sports Complex (MSC) is a regional sports destination, featuring athletic facilities for softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, racquetball and dance, in addition to cardio and weight rooms. The complex hosts a Recreation Center, skate park, and playground as well. All indoor and outdoor facilities are available to rent for league play, tournaments or other events. In addition to the MSC, Cordova Recreation & Park District provides sports fields and sports courts at over thirty locations throughout the District.

Ideal Candidate

Our idea candidate embodies the core values of communication, creativity, accountability, leadership, service, and integrity. You are highly skilled in supervising a team and managing department administrative tasks while also working alongside your crews. You enjoy working in cooperation with cross functional teams and are flexible and creative when implementing solutions to unexpected requests. You demonstrate working knowledge about general facility maintenance and view the maintenance and care of sports fields and sports courts through an athletes perspective. You believe in serving the community by being on a team that provides superior recreation experiences at the Mather Sports Complex and the sport fields and sport courts throughout the District.

This is a full-time onsite position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee and all eligible dependents. CRPD participates in the CalPERS Retirement System.

Typical Schedule: Monday through Friday and some weekends, holidays, and after hour calls as needed.

Summary Description

Under direction of the Park Services Superintendent and/or Facilities Manager, organizes, supervises, coordinates, trains, assigns, reviews, and motivates full-time and part-time staff involved in operation and maintenance functions of the park and recreational facilities found within the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD); oversees day-to-day park maintenance services and activities of assigned area; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies; and maintains effective public relations and customer service providing information and projecting positive image to the community-at-large.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Sport Fields and Sport Courts Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise specialized maintenance activities as assigned including irrigation maintenance, landscape maintenance, sports field maintenance, and other related specialized areas; check for needed installation, configuration, maintenance, and repairs; coordinate assigned functions with other divisions and outside agencies.
Participate in the development and implementation of sports fields and sport court maintenance goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned sports fields and sport courts and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Facility Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and supervise operation and maintenance activities within various parks and recreation facilities and other District properties in the jurisdiction of Cordova Recreation & Park District; determine need for and recommend changes in maintenance practices and alterations in facilities to increase efficiency of maintenance and operations.
Perform quarterly facility inspections. Maintain records and oversee and implement needed repairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Select, train, motivate, and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement personnel policies and procedures.
Inspect the work of crews in progress and upon completion; provide advice and assistance to subordinate personnel; ensure maintenance and construction procedures are completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner and in compliance with District, departmental and safety policies and procedures.
Review operation and maintenance work schedules and job progress to ensure maximum utilization of assigned staff, equipment, and facilities.
Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
Evaluate services performed and costs for services, equipment, and supplies obtained through outside contractors.
Administer contracts, leases, and agreements and assist in the generation of revenues.
Assist in long range planning of maintenance and operations programs of assigned park and recreation facilities.
Supervise safety program and training of employees to ensure compliance with state and federal safety regulations; oversee the inspection of equipment and work activities of employees for conformance to safety regulations.
Coordinate the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Maintain and review records related to program activities; prepare and submit reports, correspondence, and other written documents.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of sports field, sport courts, and facility maintenance.
In the absence of the department head, will substitute as directed.
Perform related duties as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of sports fields, sport courts, and facility maintenance program.
Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in sports fields, sport courts, and facility maintenance and repair activities.
Turf and field landscaping.
Agricultural material application including but not limited to fertilizing, spraying, and aerating.
Operational characteristics of maintenance equipment including tractors, mowers, sprayers, and additional equipment used for turf (i.e. aerator, field drag equipment, etc.) and landscape maintenance.
Use and care of maintenance equipment.
Methods, materials, tools, equipment, and safety practices used in the maintenance and repair of sports fields and buildings and building equipment including high-pressure steam equipment and other building equipment.
Principles and techniques of irrigation system installation and maintenance.
Public relations and customer service techniques.
Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
Fire prevention rules and regulations.
Methods of planning and scheduling time, labor, and materials.
Gardening and horticulture work, including planting, pruning, cultivating, watering and natural resources conservation.
Principles of budget preparation and control.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

Plan, direct, and supervise the activities of staff of a major organizational unit. Select, train, and evaluate staff.
Direct staff in the preparation, repair, and grooming of specific turf and field requirements used for recreational activities.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for providing park maintenance programs.
Procure, oversee, and manage contracts including but not limited to landscaping, field turf, facility maintenance, and pest control.
Determine and lead maintenance and repair needs.
Organize and plan programs for operation and maintenance of District sports fields, sport courts, and facilities including estimating labor and materials.
Keep abreast of new and changing technology relevant to the position.
Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget.
Organize and implement in-service training programs.
Supervise the maintenance and repair of recreation facilities and equipment.
Prepare clear and concise schedules and reports.
Maintain records.
Develop spreadsheets and other pertinent documents.
Analyze situations accurately and develop, recommend, and execute an effective course of action.
Analyze operating procedures and recommend innovative ideas for administering maintenance and operational programs.
Evaluate services performed and cost for services, equipment, and supplies obtained through outside contractors.
Evaluate facilities for adequacy of maintenance and operations and implement improvements.
Select and recommend purchase of materials and equipment.
Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Five years of experience in landscape, horticulture, park management, sport fields, facility maintenance, operations, and repairs or closely related field, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age prior to appointment due to the hazards of the job, as defined by the Fair labor Standards Act.
Department of Justice (DOJ) background check
Required to take and pass a drug screening and physical examination.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions; some exposure to loud noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, chemicals, and gases; work at various locations throughout the District; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; regular interaction with District staff, general public and other organizations; occasionally deal with dissatisfied individuals; may be required to work days, night, weekends and holidays.
Physical: Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an indoor and outdoor setting; to sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; to make frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and coworker contact; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

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Park Services Supervisor II - Mather Sports Complex and Sports Fields