Superintendent -Parks & Recreation

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, independently manages Parks Maintenance Division operations, personnel, budgets, City parks, athletic fields, playgrounds, grounds, facilities, and municipal pool infrastructure. Establishes work priorities, supervises maintenance staff, and ensures safe, reliable facilities. Leads technical pool maintenance, water quality, seasonal readiness, and timely corrective action to minimize avoidable closures; provides operational updates and recommendations to the Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible parks, grounds, facility, or comparable maintenance experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience.

• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the City; must maintain both throughout employment.

• Practical experience in public or commercial swimming pool operations, including water testing and treatment, filtration and circulation systems, equipment troubleshooting, and seasonal pool preparation.

• Ability to obtain a Texas noncommercial pesticide applicator license with Vector endorsement within one (1) year of employment and maintain it as required for assigned duties.

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), or recognized equivalent, or ability to obtain certification within ninety (90) days of employment and maintain it.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Seven (7) years of progressively responsible parks, grounds, or facility maintenance experience, including supervision of multiple crews or foremen, division budgets, and capital maintenance projects.

· Three (3) years of experience in public or commercial swimming pool operations, including water quality management, mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness.

· Degree or additional education in Parks and Recreation, Arboriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Management, or a related field.

· Texas Irrigator's License, pesticide applicator certification, or other relevant trade licenses and certifications.