Manages, directs activities, and provides leadership to the park safety and maintenance teams of a major City Park.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops plans for safety, security, and emergency response. Coordinates and collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to inform and implement plans.
• Evaluates functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment. Identifies, recommends, and implements changes, expansions, and additions.
• Maintains and improves systems and associated equipment by implementing a preventive maintenance and replacement program.
• Coordinates and plans for events, public programs, and other operational-related items in collaboration with peers and managers. Responsibilities may include devising effective waste management programs, overseeing installation of staging, lighting, and sound systems, and implementing effective crowd control solutions.
• Coordinates and inspects in-house or contractual work related to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building and ground systems (such as heating, cooling, ventilation, and irrigation), equipment and vehicles, and other facility, grounds, and ride repairs.
• Assesses, determines, and reallocates materials, equipment and supplies. Coordinates minor procurements and contractual agreements with trades and related services.
• Develops and manages park maintenance and safety budgets. Monitors expenditures, identifies variances, and implements sustainable corrective actions to meet and contribute to the Park's financial goals.
• Contributes maintenance and safety information to strategic plans and reviews. Implements production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, and resolves problems. Devises new approaches to improve efficiency of staff and takes responsibility for outcomes and results.
• Assesses conditions and takes appropriate action to ensure safety of the public on park property. Ensures compliance with all relevant City policies and procedures; compliance with legal codes, laws, applicable industry standards and regulations; and coordinates with City Risk Management.
• Approves payroll and creates or maintains other routine or required records.
• Performs related work as required.

Open Entry Requirements
An equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may also be qualifying.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business administration, facility management, engineering, public safety, turf management, or a closely related field; AND,
• Experience: a minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience pertaining to management of grounds or facilities and related public safety. Experience must include responsibility for budget and implementing financial controls as well as supervision of subordinate personnel.
• License:  A valid driver's license is required.