Salary: $98,696.00 - $143,083.20 Annually
Location : 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number:Department: Community Services
Division: 4530-PARKS DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt
Job AnnouncementThe City of Chandler Community Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a
Parks Maintenance and Operations Superintendent. The position is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with flexibility required to work after-hours and weekends as needed.
Who we are looking forOur new team members will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone who oversees and manages the activities, budget, and personnel of an operational division within a city department. This role will focus on the athletic fields and facilities of the Parks Operations and Maintenance division
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Minimum Qualifications• A bachelor's degree in Parks Management, Horticulture, Resources Management, Landscape Horticulture, or a related field; and
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in parks maintenance, and operations, and/or planning including at least 2 years of lead or supervisory experience; and
• 2 years of experience using a computerized asset/maintenance management work order system; and
• A Playground Safety Inspector Certification, ISA Certified Arborist, or Arizona Certified Landscape Professional within 1 year of hire or promotion; and
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desired Qualifications• Certifications in pesticide application, Certified Sports Field Manager, or project management are also advantageous.
• Experience in supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing large-scale projects such as facility construction or renovation.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience, including managing teams and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, construction projects, and facility maintenance.
• Ability to develop and execute long-term plans for park improvement, sustainability, and programming.
• Strong knowledge of green initiatives and sustainability practices in parks and recreation management.
This is a regular full-time position subject to a 6-month probationary period. Should another position become available, a register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months.
The City of Chandler will conduct a driving record check and reference check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to be submitted to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please
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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Parks Management, Horticulture, Resources Management, Landscape Horticulture, or a related field?
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Do you have five years of progressively responsible professional experience in parks maintenance, operations, and/or planning?
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If yes, please describe your progressively responsible professional experience in detail and where it was obtained.
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Do you have two years of professional lead or supervisory experience in parks maintenance, operations, and/or planning?
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If yes, please describe your professional lead or supervisory experience in detail and where it was obtained.
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Do you have at least two years of professional experience using a computerized asset or maintenance management work order system?
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If yes, please describe your experience, including the system(s) you have used and your specific responsibilities.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record?
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Please indicate your professional work experience within the last five years managing or overseeing athletic field maintenance and operations.
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 or more years
- None
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Please indicate your experience using computerized or Central Control Irrigation Systems (i.e. Rainbird, Baseline, Hunter)?
- No experience
- Basic
- Proficient
- Expert
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Please indicate your professional work experience managing employees, including assigning work, scheduling, hiring, training, evaluating performance, addressing performance issues, and/or supervising daily operations.
- Directly responsible/regular duty
- Regularly assisted
- Lead/coordination experience without formal supervisory responsibility
- No experience
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Please indicate your professional work experience managing budgets, expenditures, procurement, contracts, and/or inventory for parks, athletic fields, facilities, or related operations.
- Directly responsible/regular duty
- Assisted with/occasional duty
- Requested supplies and tools
- No experience
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Please indicate your professional work experience analyzing operational data, maintenance records, work orders, or performance measures to identify trends, make recommendations, or improve services.
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 or more years
- None
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