Parks & Recreation Superintendent - Skilled Trades (Division of Parks and Recreation)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $75,306.40 annually.

This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.

Pay Grade 526

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 4, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to manage and direct all aspects of a major program area within the Division of Parks and Recreation.

This position manages and oversees the skilled trades work group, including electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and plumbing along with selected

grounds maintenance districts within the Division of Parks and Recreation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Four (4) years of related experience, where at least two (2) years must be in a management or supervisory capacity in an area related to the position
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, coordinates, directs and monitors activities for assigned program area and reports status to staff, Directors, other divisions, Council and other agencies and citizens
• Prepares, administers and monitors program budget; projects program costs and other budgetary considerations; procures equipment, materials and supplies
• Evaluates effectiveness of operations through observations and consultations, and implements recommended changes as necessary; implements and coordinates new services
• Initiates and guides short- and long-term plans for assigned area
• Directs and supervises assigned personnel; trains and evaluates staff; and participates in supervisory personnel selection, development, and assignments
• Responds to public inquires, concerns and complaints to resolve problems and improve services; maintains good public relations with the public
• Represents the division at various internal and external meetings and coordinates with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies on various projects, as needed
• Performs supervisory and administrative tasks (i.e. payroll and leave requests); reviews and approves bids and/or permits; drafts policies and procedures; and, performs inspections and enforces rules
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Requires a valid driver's license to qualify
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) must be obtained within the first year of employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work flexible hours and/or weekends, holidays, perform on-call duty and split shifts when required

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

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Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

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