Recreation
Recreation Field Manager
Pay Rate:
Pay Frequency:
$56,680 - $81,120
Annually
Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Recreation, this is a technical and administrative staff position which entails the overall responsibility for review and development of all new maintenance and preventative programs including maintenance, repair, and field service work at all athletic fields, athletic courts, playgrounds, and spray pads, as well as oversee the maintenance program of the Department’s vehicle fleet and small engine equipment. The incumbent in this position is expected to provide technical expertise in regards to maintenance operations as well as to handle the development of contract specifications, bidding and related building/field maintenance. The work is performed under general supervision, with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over all Field Operations staff and Laborers.
Department:
Recreation
Job Type:
Location:
Full Time
Albany, NY
Residency Required Within 180 Days of Hire:
No
Requirements
*These are the minimum qualifications necessary by law to be considered for this position. If you do not have the needed experience or equivalent experience required for this role, kindly consider applying for another position with us.
A) Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in turf management, recreation management, business administration, or a closely related field and two years of experience in the turf management, operation and/or maintenance of athletic fields, and two years of supervisory experience over field operations or labor staff;
B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and five years of experience in the construction, operation and/or maintenance of athletic fields including experience as described in A) and two years of supervisory experience as described in A); OR
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described by the limits of A) and B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment