Dedicated Parks Superintendent with a proven track record at the City of Aurora, excelling in project management and staff development. Expert in agronomic planning and budget monitoring, successfully optimizing resources and enhancing athletic field conditions. Strong communicator, fostering collaboration across departments to achieve operational excellence and elevate community engagement.
Assume project management duties for contracted projects and internals projects
Coordinates services with Water and Recreation Departments
Supervises, manages, directs, and coordinates the work of all athletic field and irrigation teams
Establishes and reviews work standards and procedures
Reviews and approves plan and specifications for PD&C projects including landscape and irrigation
Hiring manager for Parks which involves being active in all recruiting, scheduling, and hiring of staff below Superintendents
Prepare purchase requisitions, monitored purchase orders (POs), and track budget expenditures to ensure efficient and responsible spending, maintaining alignment with project financial goals
Managed Sports Park budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources to optimize operations
Oversaw a team of staff members, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional growth
Built agronomic plans to improve turf conditions and overall turf health
Built and implemented agronomic, fertility, and spraying programs to improve site conditions
Work collaboratively with Recreation Division for programming of all events and assist with bringing in new tourneys hosted by ESPN2
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and any disciplinary actions of assigned employees
Plan, delegate, supervise, and inspect all work completed by full-time and seasonal Parks staff
Built short and long-term goals for the department and tracked progress
Oversaw recruiting, hiring, and training of all new staff
Monitored operating budget set by Parks Administrator
Developed training and safety programs to ensure staff were equipped to do their required jobs
Oversee all maintenance, installation, and repairs of complex irrigation systems within the city including the first irrigation installed on the High Line Canal
Worked collaboratively with the Streets Department on projects
Attend monthly Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee meetings and give presentations on upcoming and completed projects within Parks
SFMA-Certified Sports Field Manager