Park Operations Specialist

Dickinson Parks & Recreation is seeking motivated candidates for the position of Park Operations Specialist focusing on the sports complexes.
This position is full-time with the full benefits package of the Park District.
Benefits package includes health, vision, and dental with HSA/FSA options along with retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, cell phone allowance and more.
Position will start at a base salary of $19.
23/hour.
All full-time employees will receive a FREE membership to the West River Community Center and Heart River Golf Course along with FREE program usage for the employee and immediate family members.
TO APPLY > Send Cover Letter + Resume to: Patty Riely, Finance/HR Manager priely@dickinsonparks.
org 2004 Fairway St, Dickinson, ND 58601 701-456-2074 *You may also apply through our website application: https://dickinsonparks.
org/employment/ **ONLY SERIOUS APPLICANTS who have applied using the instructions above will be considered.
APPLICATION DEADLINE > April 15, 2024 Job Description Park Operation Specialist will work with the supervisor on the daily maintenance of all athletic fields, sports complexes and associated grounds.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Participates in daily activities related to the maintenance/operations of all athletic fields, sports complexes, and associated grounds.
Assists in training and supervising seasonal maintenance staff.
Performs turf and landscape maintenance functions including refuse pickup, seeding, sodding, fertilizing, mowing, trimming, aerating, irrigation installation, and irrigation repairs.
Operates a variety of ground maintenance equipment such as: mowers, tractors, trucks, shop equipment, trimmers, and field groomers in a safe manner.
Maintains buildings and facilities in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
Performs preventive maintenance functions in accordance with ground maintenance standards.
Performs the construction and renovation of grounds, facilities, and equipment with coordinating supervisor.
Communicates effectively with proper subordinates and maintains positive working relationships with other employees, agencies, and the public.
Represents Dickinson Parks and Recreation in a positive manner.
Attends regular department/committee meetings and performs related work as required.
May be required to work as an Ice Center Specialist during winter months.
Qualifications One years of experience in maintenance or grounds work; or an equivalent combination of training, experience, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid driver’s license.
Current certification in CPR/First Aid/AED; or ability to obtain certifications within 12 months of employment.
Competencies Teamwork Orientation.
Time Management.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Communication Proficiency.
Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Classified as a Full-Time Fully Benefited position.
Standard days/hours of work are Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.
m.
to 4:30 p.
m.
and Friday, 7:00 a.
m.
to 11:00 a.
m.
Special event, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Receives the full amount of defined Park District benefits described under the Benefits section of the Employee Benefits and Policy Manual.
AAP/EEO Statement Dickinson Parks and Recreation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Dickinson Parks and Recreation complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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