Northeast Division Parks Foreman II - Parks and Recreation Department

About This Position

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 185 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff engaged in turf, landscape, tree and shrub, and facilities maintenance activities.
• Oversee teams of up to fifty skilled trades personnel including Parks Foreman I positions engaged in the maintenance, operations, and construction of parks, buildings, playgrounds, and public right-of-way.
• Identify, resolve, and regulate environmental compliance issues.
• May include research and writing reports on inventory, productivity, safety, budget and manage contract compliance.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in parks or golf course care and facilities maintenance, including two years of supervisory experience at a first line parks foreman level (equivalent to Parks Foreman I).
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Qualifications

• Experience in management and supervision.
• Experience in Capital Improvement Oversight.
• Two years of experience in facility maintenance.
• Advanced training in professional development.
• Three years of experience in the management of athletic turf.
• Certifications relevant to the field including the Office of Pest Management.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Pay

Pay Range: $30.92 - $45.67 per hour.
Hiring Range: $30.92 - $39.45 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation: Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment closes July 29, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.