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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Seatac, Washington, United States

Seatac, Washington, United States

Under the direction of the Parks, Community Programs and Services Director, manages all parks capital improvement projects through the design, permitting and construction process. Provides management, alignment, and division oversight to Parks Maintenance division. Prepares grant applications and administration of grant awards for park improvement and park acquisition projects. Assists the Director with the update and management of the comprehensive parks’ capital plan as well as setting department and division goals and objectives.

Greater Seattle Area

Plan, schedule, coordinate and conduct the construction, maintenance and repair of City parks, sport fields and buildings located on those assigned properties.Develop, identify, and prioritize division needs and program initiatives for consideration by the Parks & Recreation Director. Develop and implement policies, procedures and practices.Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; set work priorities and monitor progress; prioritize, assign and review work to assure efficient division operations. Evaluate expertise levels of staff and coordinate training opportunities to improve technical ability as needed. Assist with interviewing and selection procedures; recommend promotions, salary increases, discipline and terminations as appropriate.Provide administrative functions including budget preparation and implementation; review and recommend approval of budget expenditure requests; provide updates of division activity to the Director; prepare division budget line item expenditures based on division staffing levels and estimated cost of operation; prepare revenue details for inclusion in the City budget. Control and monitor expenses within budget; purchase materials and supplies according to established policies and procedures; review specifications; write specifications for vendors to obtain quotes; make recommendations for purchases. Communicate with a variety of City departments, outside organizations, local businesses and the public to address service complaints, concerns, issues and requests; provide information regarding division activities; answer telephone inquiries related to parks maintenance and schedules; coordinate maintenance with Recreation division staff. Monitor and evaluate needed and completed grounds and Parks facilities repairs and assure work complies with quality standards. Represent the City in the management of garden improvement projects. Active member of Highline Botanical Garden Board of Directors.

Greater Seattle Area

Perform maintenance and repair of city parks, landscapes, sport fields and buildings to ensure safe and appropriate operation of systems and facilitiesMow, edge, and apply pesticides and fertilizer to landscaped areasPreparation of sports fields; mowing, dragging, lining and installation of bases/goalsRepair and maintain irrigation systemsAssist with general building repair including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, minor electrical & paintingInspect playgrounds for safety and fill out work orders for maintenance and repairMaintain, calibrate and chemically balance spray park facilityAssist in setup of special events and festivalsOperate vehicles and heavy equipment to perform parks and building construction and maintenance. Respond to emergency call-out situations as necessary.Participate in special work groups and committees- Align and Improve process group; Safety committee

Greater Seattle Area

Supervised staff of 16 full-time and part-time employeesScheduled daily activities for on-course maintenanceApplied foliar fertilizers and fungicides to greens, tees, fairwaysIrrigation maintenance, troubleshooting and programming of Toro systemAssisted in planning special projects and identifying long-term maintenance goals

Greater Seattle Area

Prepare fields for athletic competition; line, mark & dragMaintain city buildings and facilities through custodial dutiesOperate landscape maintenance equipmentClean and perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools

Olympia, Washington

Prepared and implemented capital budget of $550,000Worked closely with Board and Greens Committee membersCommunicated as needed through monthly newsletters and special reportsDeveloped and implemented maintenance standards for golf coursePersonnel management: Interviewing, training, termination, appraisal, and disciplineSupervised and worked alongside grounds staff membersAssessed golf course conditions daily for safety, aesthetics and playabilityAudited and made necessary changes to Toro Sitepro irrigation softwarePurchasing of equipment and supplies

Olympia, Washington

Supervised staff of 12 full-time and part-time employeesScheduled daily activities for on-course maintenanceApplied foliar fertilizers and fungicides to greens, tees, fairwaysIrrigation maintenance, troubleshooting and programming of Toro systemAssisted in planning special projects and identifying long-term maintenance goalsPurchased supplies and materials as necessaryParticipated in complete remodel of all bunkers on courseParticipated in complete installation of new irrigation system

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

Supervised staff of 25 seasonal employeesMaintained tournament quality course conditions dailyApplied foliar fertilizers to fairways on a weekly basisPerformed irrigation maintenance/troubleshooting/programming of Rainbird systemResodded the "signature floating green"​Participated in remodel of several holes on coursePerformed snow removal during winter months