Parks Superintendent

bountifulutah; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 51,095 - 79,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Training opportunities

Job summary

bountifulutah is looking for a full-time Parks Supervisor who will oversee the daily operations of parks facilities and manage a team of full-time and seasonal employees. The role requires a bachelor's degree in landscaping or a related field, and extensive parks maintenance experience.

The successful candidate will ensure maintenance standards at city parks and represent the Parks Department at various events and meetings. Competitive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of parks maintenance experience, including 3 years in supervisory roles.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License required.
• Must pass background checks and pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Manage Parks division and supervise employees.
• Ensure maintenance standards at city-owned parks.
• Assist in hiring and training personnel.

Skills

Parks management

Business management

Landscaping

Sprinkler systems

Effective communication

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscaping or related field

Tools

Parks maintenance equipment

Personal computer

Word processing software

Job description

Posting Date: June 18, 2026

Department: Parks

Reports to: Parks Director

Salary Range: Grade E-4 $37.09 to 57.50 per hour; Expected Starting $37.09 to $45.07 per hour, D.O.E.

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Deadline to Apply: July 2 2026

Overview

Under general guidance and direction from the Parks Director, performs administrative, supervisory, and maintenance duties in the daily operation of parks facilities.

Essential Job Functions

Manages Parks division and supervises full-time and seasonal employees; assists in hiring and training, employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, time‑card management and payroll preparation. Promotes Parks Dept. core values and ensures maintenance standards at City owned parks, open spaces, properties, facilities, detention basins, and public rights of ways.

Represents the Department Director, as needed, at management team, City Council, budget, and public or professional meetings; presents department information. Participates in Professional Association conferences and trainings.

Schedules, assigns, monitors full-time Crew Lead and seasonal employee work; develops department policies, priorities, maintenance schedules, parks maintenance projects, park improvement projects, ensuring daily maintenance needs completed (bathroom cleaning, garbage collection, bowery and picnic table cleaning, mowing and trimming, park inspections, playground maintenance and inspections, and oversight of sprinkler system repair).

Works with Parks Director to plan new and improved parks facilities; manages construction projects; assists in budget preparation; maintains operations within budget; supervises purchase orders. Keeps current on industry products, trends, and innovations.

Coordinates services and assists with community partner events and programs such as Chalk Art Festival, Coats For Kids Car Show, Handcart Days, Summerfest, Freedom Lights Festival, Farmer's Market, Food Truck League, and Community Garden.

Must be available for emergency callouts with required 30‑minute call response time.

Under direction of Parks Director, additional responsibilities may be added or changed at any time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of parks management and operation standards, best practices, and relevant city, state, and federal regulations (ADA, EPA, OSHA), capital improvement planning, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of business management.
• Considerable knowledge of landscaping, forestry, and related fields.
• Thorough working knowledge of sprinkler systems.
• Proficiency in tree care, pruning and arboriculture best practices.
• Knowledge of interactive water feature equipment including chlorination systems, pumps, valves, filtration devices, gauges.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with staff, department heads, agencies, and the public.
• Ability to direct, motivate, develop, and evaluate subordinates.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make well‑thought out decisions within City policies; work calmly under stress.
• Ability to work in emergency response settings and assist with Police, Fire and Emergency organizations.
• Proficiency operating a personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, email, calculator, copy machine, phone, portable radio, and park maintenance equipment.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to twist, stoop, bend, and climb regularly.
• Ability to perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Minimum: bachelor’s degree in landscaping, horticulture, or related field and 5‑7 years of parks maintenance experience, including 3 years supervisory or management, or equivalent experience.
• Successfully pass a background check, driving record check, and pre‑employment drug test.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Utah Driver’s License.
• Non‑Commercial Pesticides Applicator License with Ornamental & Turf and Vertebrate endorsement within 6 months.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) license within 1 year.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license within 6 months.

Benefits

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long term disability, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, COLA, merit increases.

Retirement: Pension and savings plans (401(k), 457, Roth IRA). Additional benefits: Bereavement/Funeral leave, Family Medical Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Cell Phone and Uniform Stipends, Safety Awards, Training Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Programs, Employee Luncheons, Years of Service Awards, other department awards.

Candidates must successfully pass background, driving record, and pre‑employment drug test. Any offer is contingent upon these requirements.