Maintenance Coordinator (New Albany)

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Parks Superintendent, the Maintenance Coordinator coordinates and conducts maintenance of park grounds and facilities. The position provides input into divisional goals and objectives, capital improvement plans and replacement schedules for vehicles, equipment and structures. The position also requires ensuring efficient and effective delivery of maintenance services, including continual improvement of processes, management and adherence to maintenance standards, park and facility inspections, and management of a work order system. The Maintenance Coordinator will participate in daily operations such as field lining, field maintenance, and facility cleaning. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provides Park Superintendent with regular updates, progress or work, communication

• Assist Park Superintendent in creating monthly reports and communications 

• Supports the Park Superintendent in the preparation and management of asset replacement schedules, including vehicles and equipment 

• Attends regular meetings with department leadership 

• Assist in creating and completing daily/weekly inspection reports 

• Identify projects and tasks; coordinate repairs and maintenance of assets, gives technical advice and assistance to seasonal crews; checks projects for progress and conformance to works plans and orders

• Maintains a work order system, keeps records and develops detailed reports 

• Receives requests for emergency and unscheduled work

• Participates in snow and ice removal from facility entrances

• Operates light machinery such as mowers, utility vehicles tractors

• Operates various hand and power tools

• Performs janitorial and custodial tasks related to restrooms, shelters and park facilities

• May apply pesticides and herbicides to park grounds

• Works cooperatively with other divisions district in providing maintenance support, including special events and recreation programming

• Perform routine inspections on playground equipment and structures 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of maintenance management, work order and asset management systems 

• Knowledge of turf management and athletic field maintenance practices 

• Knowledge of the use of chemical applications 

• Knowledge of park, facility and playground inspection processes 

• Demonstrate effective working relationships with staff, contractors, and the general public 

• Skill in planning, assigning, scheduling and directing work 

• Basic computer knowledge and understanding of business applications of various technological tools and systems, including Microsoft Office 

• Ability to understand the development, monitoring and analysis of financial reports 

• Ability to interpret and analyze data and use data for effective decision making 

• Demonstrated knowledge of contracts and joint agreements 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge , skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. High School diploma or GED required. Three years of related work experience. A valid state driver's license is required. Must be First Aid, CPR and AED certified within six months of hire date. Possession of Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) required within 12 months of hire date. Possession of Commercial Pesticide Applicator License required.

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 frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or operate objects or use tools - such as a computer, printers, telephones and other office equipment. Occasionally, the employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Sufficient vision, hearing and stamina to perform the above functions are required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works indoors in an office environment but is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is, at times, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office or moderately noisy when in the field.