Parks Superintendent

loganutah; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Logan Parks and Recreation Department seeks a full-time, exempt Parks Division Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Parks Division under limited supervision. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with Utah CDL and pesticide licensing within the first year.

Applicants with a Utah General Contractor's license may receive preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Parks Management, Recreation, Horticulture, Construction Management, or a closely related area is required and must be accompanied by five years of full-time landscaping/grounds maintenance work.
• Five years of full-time supervisory experience is required.
• A valid Utah Commercial Driver's License is required.
• Must possess or obtain a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License within the first year of employment.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a Utah General Contractor's license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, assigns, and reviews staff activities in parks/grounds maintenance and related projects.
• Oversees budgets, bid specs, contracts, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with state, federal, and local agencies and other city departments on joint projects.
• Supports planning and development of parks, trails, and facilities; participates in master planning and community meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Parks Management, Recreation, Horticulture, Construction Management, or closely related area

5 years full-time landscaping/grounds maintenance experience

5 years supervisory experience

Valid Utah Commercial Driver's License

Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License (within 1 year)

Utah General Contractor's license (preferred)

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Parks & Rec

Reports To: Parks & Rec Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Appointed Position: Yes

Position Eligible to Exempt from URS: Yes

Job Number: 26-80

Closing Date: November 1, 2026

Definition

Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and coordinated the activities of the Parks Division of the City of Logan Parks and Recreation Department.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Parks Management, Recreation, Horticulture, Construction Management, or closely related area AND experience equivalent to five (5) years full-time landscaping, grounds keeping, or parks maintenance work, including five (5) years full-time supervisory experience.

Must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License.

Must possess or be able to obtain a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License from the State of Utah within the first year of employment.

Preference may be given to those with a Utah General Contractor's license.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, assigns, and reviews the activities of subordinate staff involved in performing a variety of buildings and grounds maintenance/repair work required to maintain the City of Logan parks, park areas, and trails; approves payroll and related personnel actions; identifies training needs/opportunities for staff development; reviews/revises operating policies and procedures and monitors employee activities to ensure compliance with established safety procedures.

Performs a variety of administrative work, including preparing/monitoring the operating budgets for the Parks Division; preparing bid specifications for equipment, services, and other capital items; evaluating bids and awarding contracts; assisting in special events and community activities; reviewing operations for compliance with State and Federal regulatory agency requirements; coordinating joint projects with other State, Federal, and local agencies, including other City departments as directed by the Department Head; participating in master planning and construction of parks, park areas, and trail development; and attending various public and community meetings and performing various related tasks as directed by the Department Head

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of practices, methods, procedures, and techniques for parks maintenance, project development and implementation, including construction management of parks and trails.

Knowledge of the general management principles and practices, including budgeting, program development/evaluation, and employee supervision and training.

Knowledge of grounds keeping principles and practices, including landscape design and turf management.

Knowledge of the construction field, including plans, materials, methods, equipment, and code requirements.

Skill in supporting public events and programs.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with State, Federal, and other local officials, representatives of local business/industry, community service organizations and groups, subordinate staff, and the public.

Skill in managing a municipal parks system, including development and program implementation of management practices, budgeting, maintaining records, and preparing reports.

Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of subordinate staff.

Skill in understanding and interpreting complex laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures pertaining to the tasks and duties of the job.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.