What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Park Manager position at County of Kent?
Job Responsibilities
The Kent County Parks Department is seeking to fill an Assistant Park Manager position at Millennium Park.
The successful candidate will provide semi-skilled and skilled labor and oversight for the care, cleaning and general maintenance of County park facilities including buildings, fixtures, grounds, turf, walkways, parking lots and other physical features, as well as maintenance of related equipment. Individual will assist in hiring, scheduling, training and supervising a crew of workers. Extensive public contact and customer service will be required and may include managing group reservations, contacting park clients to coordinate events, and monitoring and interceding in patron activity.
Other duties may include managing concessions including ordering inventory, managing reservations and activities and reconciling deposits, planning and implementing construction projects, or overseeing and coordinating trail management. Individual is responsible for ensuring proper completion of staff timesheets, equipment maintenance records, performance measurements, playground inspection reports, vandalism reports and other mandatory paperwork. Will perform other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: In-Season (May 1 - Oct 31) 7:00am - 3:30pm Tuesday - Saturday
Off-Season (Nov 1 - April 30) 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
Minimum Qualifications
Required: Associate's degree or two-year certificate in Park Management, Forestry, Outdoor Recreation, Landscape Construction, Turfgrass, Horticulture or related field and two years of related work experience; or a comparable combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to work Saturdays during the summer (May 1 - Oct 31)
- Must be able to work Saturdays during the summer (May 1 - Oct 31)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License Class A and Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License; or obtain them within six months of the date of hire. May also require Aquatic Facility Operator certification.
- Strongly desire experience with heavy equipment operation (Bobcat, backhoe, tractors, etc.); knowledge of proper chainsaw use and safety precautions; and experience with carpentry, plumbing, electrical or other skilled trades.
- Strongly desire experience in turfgrass management, with ability to diagnose and repair commercial irrigation systems, and perform maintenance and repairs on lawn mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles.
- Strongly desire previous supervisory experience. Proficiency with POS software and some history with reservation software and Microsoft Excel would be beneficial. Requires flexible work schedule including weekend days during peak season and some nights or early mornings.
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills and the ability to interact positively with management, employees, park patrons and members of the general public from diverse backgrounds are essential.
Additional Information
*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*
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Benefit Summary
Teamsters – Parks
Full-Time
Effective January 1, 2024
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO, Blue Care Network HMO or BCMS Wellness High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Prescription Provider – Capital Rx
PPO or HMO: 20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
HDHP w/ HSA: 15% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
HSA – One-time new enrollment County contribution of $1,000 single or $2,000 family,
max HSA contribution $4,150 single / $8,300 family
Eligible for wellness incentives by completing program requirements through Virgin Pulse.
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Benefit Summary
Teamsters – Parks
Full-Time
Effective January 1, 2024
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers – BCBS Wellness PPO, Blue Care Network HMO or BCMS Wellness High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Prescription Provider – Capital Rx
PPO or HMO: 20% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
HDHP w/ HSA: 15% of total healthcare premium per month – pretax
HSA – One-time new enrollment County contribution of $1,000 single or $2,000 family,
max HSA contribution $4,150 single / $8,300 family
Eligible for wellness incentives by completing program requirements through Virgin Pulse.
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay or up to $60 co-pay for contact fitting with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 County paid Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$450,000
Spouse term life = $25,000, Child term life = $10,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care – not eligible for Health Flexible Spending if you are in the HDHP plan
Vacation Leave
6 hours 40 minutes each month – after initial month of hire (0-3 years)
See union contract for further details
Paid Time Off
Pro-rated amount of 80 hours based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire.
80 hours on the payroll at start of the year.
Hours over 80 hours will be added to the employee's reserve sick leave bank.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of injury or hospitalization or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire
Long-Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Paid Parental Leave
80 hours of paid time off for birth of a child or temporary placement of the child for adoption. Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire, runs concurrently with FMLA
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Probation Period
First 6 months of employment
Overtime
1½ times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Call Back Pay
Guaranteed 2 hours paid at time and a half
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
$365 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement
Class I – 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services – 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay or up to $60 co-pay for contact fitting with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 County paid Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance/Dependent Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$450,000
Spouse term life = $25,000, Child term life = $10,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care – not eligible for Health Flexible Spending if you are in the HDHP plan
Vacation Leave
6 hours 40 minutes each month – after initial month of hire (0-3 years)
See union contract for further details
Paid Time Off
Pro-rated amount of 80 hours based on number remaining months in the year at time of hire.
80 hours on the payroll at start of the year.
Hours over 80 hours will be added to the employee's reserve sick leave bank.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of injury or hospitalization or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible 1st of the month following date of hire
Long-Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Paid Parental Leave
80 hours of paid time off for birth of a child or temporary placement of the child for adoption. Eligible the 1st of the month following date of hire, runs concurrently with FMLA
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Probation Period
First 6 months of employment
Overtime
1½ times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Call Back Pay
Guaranteed 2 hours paid at time and a half
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
$365 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.21% of pre-tax earnings
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement
- The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.
Salary : $2,500
