Parks Maintenance Coordinator

Type: Full Time Salary/Pay Rate: $32,867.
29 - $43,549.
16/ year Posted Date: 03/28/2024 Title: Parks Maintenance Coordinator Department: Parks and Recreation Reports To: Director of Parks and Recreation Location: 1257 County Farm Rd.
Bedford, VA 24523 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, weekends as needed Position Summary Performs difficult technical work overseeing the maintenance of Parks and Grounds areas, facilities, and equipment; does related work as required.
Work is performed under general supervision.
Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Plans, organizes, directs and inspects for the work crews engaged in the regular maintenance of parks and grounds area, facilities and equipment.
Inspects areas and facilities for conformance to maintenance and safety standards.
Advises Director of important matters relative to division activities.
Supervises the work of grounds crews and trains new employees.
Manages the maintenance and replacement of department vehicles and equipment.
Supervises the maintenance and repair of bleachers, picnic tables, field equipment, scoreboards, lightning, etc.
Recommends capital and operating budgets.
Purchases equipment, supplies and vehicles for department.
Establishes and oversees pesticide/herbicide spraying program.
Coordinates department’s safety program.
Prepares and maintains records and reports on division activities and equipment maintenance.
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by management.
Participates in employee meetings and training as needed.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability.
Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs and reprioritizes work as necessary.
Qualifications Education Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in horticulture or related field and considerable experience in construction and maintenance activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, tools and materials used in park maintenance and construction; thorough knowledge of general building, equipment, repair and maintenance; thorough knowledge of landscaping and horticulture as applied to parks and grounds areas; thorough knowledge of hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in construction work; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to prepare reports; ability to prepare reports and maintain records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
Disclaimer This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee at-will status.
Bedford County maintains a safe, drug-free workplace for its employees.
Drug screening, driving record check, a criminal background check, and previous employer references are required for all positions as conditions of pre-employment.