HCP&R Park Manager

Overview

Hendricks County Parks & Recreation is currently accepting applications for a Full‑time Park Manager to work at least five (5) days a week and at least 35 hours per week for between $64,123/year and $75,438/year paid biweekly. The normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour unpaid lunch each day, but circumstances may require occasional work on weekends or outside of normal work hours.

The Park Manager is essentially “on‑call” 24/7 in the event of any maintenance‑related emergencies (burst water line, clogged septic system, etc.) at any of our parks and may also be called upon to work at some park events and festivals on weekends.

This is a salaried (exempt) position, not an hourly position, meaning that if the Park Manager works more than 35 hours in a week, there is no overtime pay. However, Hendricks County Parks & Recreation leadership will do their best to mitigate overages within the same pay period so that the Park Manager does not regularly exceed 70 hours per pay period.

The Park Manager earns paid time off (PTO) each month in accordance with Hendricks County Government policies, and medical, vision, and dental insurance, along with additional benefits are available through the County for the employee and the employee’s family. There are also more than a dozen paid holidays throughout each year.

County‑owned vehicles are available to the Park Manager for work‑related usage (not take‑home), and a County‑owned cell phone will be provided. All tools, equipment, PPE, electronics, and a good amount of logoed apparel — both heat gear and cold gear — are also provided by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation, including up to a $100/year boot allowance.

This position supervises the eight (8) maintenance personnel based at both McCloud and Gibbs and serves as the primary contact for all maintenance and repair operations throughout properties managed by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation. The Park Manager reports directly to the Superintendent of the Parks & Recreation Department.

This position plans, schedules, evaluates, supervises, and participates in the maintenance, repair, and construction of landscaped areas, trails, natural areas, the department’s support buildings, restrooms, and nature centers.

• Directs and supervises all full‑time (2) and part‑time (6) maintenance personnel daily; organizes and prioritizes work assignments; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work.
• Is on‑call and available to respond to emergency calls and situations at any department property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
• Conducts employment interviews for maintenance vacancies.
• Trains, schedules, supervises, disciplines, evaluates, and provides orientation, information, guidance, and expertise to maintenance staff and volunteers.
• Supervises and performs various tasks associated with the repair and maintenance of the department’s properties, facilities, and equipment; possesses a strong ability to troubleshoot and repair small engines.
• Establishes and oversees implementation of maintenance policies and procedures for all department properties, facilities, equipment, and tools; conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable department, local, state, and federal codes, laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; recommends or initiates actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Ensures compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) rules and regulations including, but not limited to, any required permitting and/or licensing, IDEM inspections, the collection and submittal of water quality samples, and annual start‑up and shutdown of seasonal facilities.
• Safely administers pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals at all department properties as necessary.
• Creates and maintains signage throughout all department properties.
• Purchases and maintains supplies, tools, and equipment necessary for daily maintenance operations and special projects.
• Maintains the department’s equipment inventory and maintenance records.
• Maintains and monitors the…