Maintenance Coordinator

Starting hourly wage: $18.00 - $21.73 (DOE)

Job Summary

The Parks Maintenance Coordinator performs and coordinates a variety of diverse maintenance, grounds and housekeeping tasks associated with parks resource management and services for Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources. The position is under the direct supervision of the Parks, Cultural and Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Planner, with considerable latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of the position are performed in an outdoor environment and in public buildings.

Key Responsibilities

Grounds & Housekeeping Management:

• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance operations, housekeeping and grounds keeping of assigned parks, buildings, resources and trails
• Schedules, tracks, communicates, coordinates and implements maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds keeping needs of parks and parks facilities and assets
• Coordinates and oversees maintenance tasks of part-time, seasonal, temporary and volunteer employees in coordination with other full-time staff
• Coordinates and supervises the work of external consultants, contractors, and construction projects operating on parks lands and facilities as needed
• Provides training and guidance to all staff related to safety and use of equipment, tools, maintenance procedures, and maintenance related activities
• Supervises and assists with equipment and facility maintenance and construction including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and irrigation
• Prepares and maintains records, documents, logs, and related operational, use, incident, and maintenance documentation
• Coordinates and supervises camp-hosts at assigned locations and assists with user-fee collections at assigned parks

Budget & Inventory Control:

• Communicates timelines, needs (equipment & personnel) and expectations with Facilities Department as needed to ensure quality maintenance of assigned county park locations
• Research and purchase janitorial and maintenance supplies and materials as needed
• Tracks and inventories Park related assets/infrastructure as needed
• Tracks and manages expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance
  

Safety & Risk Management:

• Responsible for risk and safety at park locations and facilities, ensuring that areas of potential safety hazards are checked regularly and any safety issues or potential risks are addressed immediately;
• Communicates, tracks, reports, coordinates and implements corrective action for hazardous and risky conditions
• Ensures facilities and grounds are maintained to provide for quality visitor experience and safe access to recreational opportunities such as but not limited to camping, hiking, boating, pathways, parking, and fishing
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of interdepartmental operations and activities
• Implements and supervises Safety Risk Management including fire extinguisher checks, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) updates, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and first aid kits
• Implements Wildfire Risk Management including fire restriction signs, fire pit checks, defensible space barriers, fine fuel removal, and chemical application

Rule Enforcement:

• Works with local and partner law enforcement agencies to give warnings and report infractions, illegal activity and concerning behaviors
• Patrols parks to protect and preserve cultural, natural, and recreational resources from vandalism, theft, and abuse, paying special attention to archaeological resources
• Provides information and direction in a courteous and professional manner to visitors and the public regarding park facilities, rules, regulations, and general educational and recreational information

Other Duties:

• Prepares, writes, updates and maintains departmental policies and procedures manuals
• Assists with supervising grant project implementation, compliance and reporting as assigned
• Assists with search, rescue, and recovery operations as needed under the direction of trained enforcement staff and agencies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

• Methods, techniques, philosophy, and objectives of developing, managing, and operating park facilities and grounds
• Considerable knowledge to identify and care for plants
• Effective and best practice methods of safe and effective weed control, integrated pest management, fine fuel reduction, and defensible space
• Operate standard office equipment, communications equipment and a personal computer
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Maintain and organize records
• Maintain and organize workspaces and equipment
• Work independently as well as with other agencies and team members
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and reprioritize in order of importance

Special Qualifications

• Idaho driver’s license
• Experience performing basic construction, grounds, and building maintenance
• Experience operating and maintaining vehicles/trailers/specialized equipment
• Successfully complete a background investigation
• Available for after-hours on-call response to emergencies

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Associate’s degree in horticulture, landscape or natural resources management, park maintenance or related field preferred
• Two years’ experience in landscape or parks maintenance or related field preferred
• Experience managing and coordinating staff and maintenance activities is preferred

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone, by two-way radio, and in person
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and to review, evaluate, and prepare a variety of written documents and materials
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a motor vehicle, light and heavy equipment, tools, standard office equipment, including a personal computer, and adjust equipment
• Sufficient personal mobility, strength, stamina, and agility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform maintenance duties, stand for long periods of time, lift to 50 pounds, and work in an office and park environment

Disclaimer:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.