Assistant Parks Operations Manager

Syracuse City Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Title: Assistant Parks Operations Manager

Department: Parks & Recreation

Reports To: Parks Operations Manager

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Wage Scale: $28.65 - $43.13 DOE

Close Date: October 23, 2026

Hours: 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday-Thursday)

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Friday, w/every other off)

Position Summary:

The Assistant Park's Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations within an assigned Parks Division District/Area of the city. This position provides technical support to supervisory and management staff and performs skilled work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of parks, facilities, buildings, athletic fields, grounds, and aquatic features.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assign, coordinate, and review the work of parks personnel and contractors.
• Provide directions, explain procedures, and resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Recommend purchases of major parks, equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate unit operations and activities; recommend and implement improvements and
• Establish schedules and methods for parks and open space maintenance and construction activities.
• Perform high-level maintenance duties including turf management, landscape construction, tree care, irrigation systems, snow removal, and facility winterization.
• Apply insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers using appropriate equipment and safety
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on all park vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect, evaluate, and document the condition of parks, facilities, and amenities; report findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration, including cost estimates, justifications, and expenditure monitoring.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Tools, equipment, and maintenance techniques used in parks operations.
• Safety procedures and regulations.

Skilled In:

• Managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks.
• Organizing and scheduling workloads to meet deadlines.
• Monitoring equipment and mechanical systems for proper operation.

Ability To:

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Lift and move objects weighing 50–75 pounds.
• Work effectively in a team environment and communicate professionally with the public and staff.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to handle objects and tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Duties require sufficient mobility and coordination of multiple limbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to loud noise, moving equipment, fumes, chemicals, and uneven terrain. Occasional work at heights or near moving mechanical parts is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of related grounds and facilities maintenance experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Utah Class D Driver's License.
• Availability to work holidays, weekends, rotating 24-hour standby, and occasional on-call duty.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at www.syracuseut.gov. If you do not have access to a computer, or if your needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability please contact Sarah Piercy, spiercy@syracuseut.gov.