| Title: | Parks and Recreational Maintenance Manager |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1355 |
| Location: | Lafayette, LA |
| Department: | PARC |
| Salary Range: | HOURLY $34.35-$42.93/DOE |
**COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL & TEXT**
PURPOSE AND NATURE OF WORK
Position is responsible for management of maintenance of all parks, tennis courts, swimming pools, athletic fields, recreation centers, senior centers, activity centers, the nature station, and campground. Work is primarily managerial, policy making, and public contact in nature. Prepares annual budget for the related funds, and is responsible for the monitoring and approving of expenses. Meets with consultants, architects and engineers to review plans and progress on capital projects. Inspects work done by contractors or in-house staff for adherence to contracts, and departmental standards. Incumbent has supervisory responsibility, through the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and Recreation Center Maintenance Supervisor, for a large maintenance staff, and work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Culture.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management, operations management, business administration or related field, and substantial experience in budgeting, planning construction projects, buildings and grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience desired. Experience positively engaging with the public to resolve maintenance requests, including as related to special events and/or safety concerns, strongly desired. Working knowledge and experience related to the upkeep of athletic and recreational fields, courts, and amenities, including experience in the maintenance of artificial turf, preferred.
SPECIAL NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Note that your application will be closely reviewed to determine whether you meet these special necessary qualifications; therefore, be sure to mention where in your experience those skills are reflected. If you do not have these qualifications, your application will be rejected.
- Progressively responsible professional experience in grounds and building maintenance including supervisory experience, required.
- Professional experience in budget preparation and administration (including authorizing expenditures), and capital project oversight, required.
TYPE OF EXAMINATION
Examination will be a rating of education and experience.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: FIRST 15 RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025, NOON!
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Parks and Recreational Maintenance Manager
**COMMUNICATION REGARDING TEST INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL & TEXT**
