Facility Coordinator - Parks & Recreation

The purpose of this position is to facilitate and assist with management of park amenities, greenways, equipment, and all park facilities. Prioritizing facility checks during and after reservation in parks and on greenways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  Works with the Facility Manager on workload, projects and ensure facilities including reservations are following the rules & regulations and safety standards.

  Conducts frequent inspections of parks, greenways, park amenities, park facilities, athletic fields, and playground equipment to identify maintenance needs (present and future), ensuring citizen's safety.

  Conducts or oversees monthly inspection of all playgrounds for safety and repairs needed based on Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).

  Conducts or oversees weekly safety inspections and chemical inspections to ensure splash pads comply with Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) & Certified Pool Operator (CPO) requirements.

  Assists Facility Manager and Department with comprehensive initiatives and projects.

  Assists the department and Facility Manager with coordinating with the Athletic Division, Program Division and ClearWater on safety items, facility or field needs and maintenance and ensuring repairs are made.

  Assists with splash pads and pool maintenance and chemical checks.

  Assists with Parks & Recreation facilities and greenways maintenance.

  Works with Building & Grounds on work orders and repairs needed to ensure citizen's safety and city assets are maintained.

Supplemental Functions:

Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Understanding of building (Indoor & Outdoors) maintenance
• Basic understanding of tools to make repairs
• Ability to identify safety hazards
• Intermediate reading and math
• Customer service principles and practices
• Philosophy of objectives of public recreation, personal health, and hygiene
• Verbal and written principles

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Possession of or ability to obtain a NC Limited Liability Contractor License within twelve (12) months. Failure to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire may result in termination.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) within six (6) months of hire. Failure to obtain within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within six (6) months of hire. Failure to obtain within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & First Aid within six (6) months of hire. Failure to obtain within six (6) months of hire may result in termination.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City's criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: vision, standing, walking, sitting, pushing/pulling, foot controls, twisting, talking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, bending, hearing.
• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 - 50 pounds frequently, or up to 10 - 20 pounds constantly.
• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, and respiratory hazards, noise & vibration, and physical hazards.