Assistant Park Manager

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Kent County Parks Department seeks an Assistant Park Manager for Millennium Park. The role requires independent assessment of needs, setting priorities, troubleshooting, and making sound decisions balancing maintenance, staff supervision, public service, and overall park operations.

The position oversees care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, trails, and grounds, assists in hiring and supervising staff, and handles concessions, reservations, and events with strong customer service

Formación

• Associate degree or two-year certificate in park management or related field.
• Must be able to work Saturdays or Sundays during the summer (May 1 - Oct 31).
• Must be able to carry up to 80 pounds and stand/walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan CDL Class A; or obtain within six months.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Pesticide Applicator's License; or obtain within six months.
• Willing to obtain Aquatic Facility Operator Certification within six months of hire.
• First Aid and CPR Certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsabilidades

• Manage concessions, including inventory, reservations and deposits.
• Plan and implement construction projects.
• Oversee and coordinate trail management.
• Ensure completion of staff timesheets, equipment maintenance records, performance measures and safety checks.
• Assist in hiring, scheduling, training and supervising a crew.
• Coordinate events with park clients and provide exceptional customer service.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Team supervision

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Educación

Associate degree or 2-year certificate

CDL Class A or equivalent

Herramientas

POS software

Reservation software

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Park Manager

The Kent County Parks Department is seeking to fill an Assistant Park Manager position at Millennium Park. This position is ideal for a candidate who has the ability to independently assess operational needs, establish priorities, troubleshoot problems, and make sound decisions while balancing maintenance demands, employee supervision, public service, and overall park operations.

This role provides semi-skilled and skilled labor and oversight for the care, cleaning and general maintenance of County Park facilities including buildings, fixtures, grounds, turf, walkways, parking lots and other physical features, as well as maintenance of related equipment. The Assistant Park Manager will assist in hiring, scheduling, training and supervising a crew of workers. Extensive public contact and customer service will be required and may include managing group reservations, contacting park clients to coordinate events, and monitoring and interceding in patron activity.

Other key duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Managing concessions, including ordering inventory, managing reservations and activities and reconciling deposits


• Planning and implementing construction projects


• Overseeing and coordinating trail management


• Ensuring proper completion of: staff timesheets, equipment maintenance records, performance measurements, playground inspection reports, vandalism reports and other mandatory paperwork

Work Schedule: During Peak season, additional availability may be required. This includes additional time on the weekends, nights and/or early mornings.

In-Season (May 1 - Oct 31)

Sunday - Thursday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

or

Tuesday - Saturday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Off-Season (Nov 1 - April 30)

Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Associate's degree or two-year certificate in Park Management, Forestry, Outdoor Recreation, Landscape Construction, Turfgrass, Horticulture or related field


• Must be able to work Saturdays or Sundays during the summer (May 1 - Oct 31)


• Must be able to carry up to 80 pounds and be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time


• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A; or obtain them within six months of the date of hire


• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License; or obtain them within six months of the date of hire


• Willing to obtain Aquatic Facility Operator Certification within six months of the hire date


• Successful completion of First Aid and CPR Certification courses, ability to obtain within six months of the date of hire


• Exceptional customer service and communication skills and the ability to interact positively with management, employees, park patrons and members of the general public from varying backgrounds

Preferred Experience

• At least two (2) years of related work experience


• Experience with heavy equipment operation (Bobcat, backhoe, tractors, etc.); knowledge of proper chainsaw use and safety precautions; and experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical or other skilled trades


• Experience in turfgrass management, with ability to diagnose and repair commercial irrigation systems, and perform maintenance and repairs on lawn mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles


• Previous supervisory experience


• Proficiency with POS software and some history with reservation software and Microsoft Excel

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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