Director of Parks & Facilities Operations

Lisle-Park-District; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage PPO/HMO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability (IMRF)

Pension/Defined Benefit Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Membership Dues

Park District Facility Discounts

Job summary

Lisle Park District seeks a Superintendent of Parks and Facilities to provide strategic leadership for the planning, maintenance, and improvement of park district grounds, buildings, facilities, fleet, and infrastructure. The role requires proactive planning, collaboration, and strong leadership to manage staff and capital assets.

Key duties include directing maintenance programs, overseeing capital projects, preparing annual budgets, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, natural resource management, or related field with emphasis in park district management required.
• CPRP preferred for candidate consideration.
• Minimum of five years progressive park district work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and administers comprehensive maintenance programs for parks, facilities, grounds, fleet, and mechanical systems.
• Oversees preventative maintenance schedules, lifecycle planning, and asset replacement strategies.
• Evaluates, recommends, and administers improvements and capital projects.
• Develops and delivers on goals in the District Strategic Master Plan and annual work plans.
• Oversees recruitment, training, and professional development of staff.
• Prepares and oversees annual budget for areas of responsibility.

Skills

Communication

Typing

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation, natural resource management, or related field with emphasis in park district management

CPRP preferred

Job description

Lisle Park District seeks a Superintendent of Parks and Facilities to provide strategic leadership for the planning, maintenance, and improvement of park district grounds, buildings, facilities, fleet, and infrastructure. The role requires proactive planning, collaboration, and strong leadership to manage staff and capital assets.

Key duties include directing maintenance programs, overseeing capital projects, preparing annual budgets, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.