Job Description

Job Title

Parks Superintendent

Department

Parks and Recreation

Posting Date

April 1, 2026

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open Until Filled

Salary

$87,740.55 - $122,836.75/ Annually

Comprehensive, Cost-Effective Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt

Exempt

Status

Full time

The purpose of this position is to plan, administer and supervise parks and cemetery grounds; facilities maintenance; construction projects and personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepares and recommends annual maintenance and cemetery operations budgets.
• Assists in developing short and long-term capital improvement plans including: project planning and timeframes, resource allocation, design and cost estimates.
• Administers budgets of operations and capital outlay for parks maintenance and cemetery as appropriate.
• Organizes, schedules, supervises and evaluates employees. Assigns priorities and allocates personnel.
• Assists with research, preparing and reviewing bid documents for equipment, supplies, materials, services and repair/construction projects.
• Manages, supervises, coordinates and evaluates contracts, equipment, supplies, materials and services for performance, cost effectiveness and suitability.
• Coordinates the planning, design and implementation of a variety of maintenance, construction and cemetery programs and facilities.
• Coordinates and evaluates effective and efficient use of personnel, equipment, supplies and facilities within the park's maintenance and cemetery divisions.
• Analyzes best management practices and evaluates operations and facilities for maintenance, construction and cemetery needs and improvement.
• Develops reports and recommends policies and procedures for maintenance, construction and cemetery.
• Plans, recommends and/or implements employee in-service training programs.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory mandates and standards for health, safety, building/fire codes, customers, contractors and employees.
• Assists in preparing grant applications and administers grant funds and reporting.
• Performs Director and Assistant Director duties in their absence or as directed.
• Participates in on-going training and development. Attends and participates in relevant seminars, workshops and conventions.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Parks Maintenance, Park and Recreation Administration or related field.
• Six to Eight years public works, parks or private sector maintenance/construction supervisory experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Software, VSI Software applications preferred
• Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information such as blueprints, site plans, architects' drawings, schematics, construction reports, bid specifications, building codes and standards, hazardous chemical sheets and engineering manuals.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector, preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist, preferred.
• Familiarity with drafting, GIS, or CAD preferred.

How to Apply:

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website:

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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