Parks Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $76,252.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location : The Colony, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200241
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Job Summary
Work under the supervision of the Community Services Director to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasing environment in the City's parks, sports facilities, and open spaces, and communicate effectively and courteously about parks, projects, events and/or maintenance related items, while providing the highest level of service possible to all customers.
Examples of Duties

• Collaborate with crew leaders, other departmental employees, and other city departments to schedule park and athletic field maintenance as well as mowing, landscape, and irrigation maintenance of medians, right-of-ways, greenbelts, and other city facilities.
• Supervise parks division personnel in the performance of various park and facility maintenance assignments.
• Operate independently to troubleshoot and prioritize park maintenance issues and find solutions that are cost effective and efficient.
• Maintain records of parks, athletics, and greenbelt maintenance operations; prepare reports utilizing Power BI software as needed.
• Perform employee evaluations, document employee deficiencies, counsel and provide employee improvement plans, when necessary.
• Manage parks division recruitment, hiring, and dismissal processes.
• Manage timecard systems as required by the human resource and payroll department.
• Oversee management of work order system and administration.
• Manage the input and upkeep of GIS assets through ArcGIS applications.
• Plan and prepare the annual operating budget for the parks division operations; forecast project and equipment costs for capital improvements program (CIP).
• Track staff's continuing education credits and certifications; properly budget for training.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies to complete assigned tasks; review and prepare payment authorizations and purchase orders for parks division expenditures.
• Read plan sets and provide park department input as part of development review committee.
• Prepare requests for proposals and bid specifications as needed to manage contracts, coordinate repairs, or receive services or equipment.
• Prepare information and give written and oral presentations relating to bid awards, park maintenance issues, completed projects, and other items at city council, Community Development Corporation, and other public meetings.
• Attend monthly Community Development Corporation meetings.
• Identify and incorporate best practices for employee safety and motivation; obtain information and training on current products, practices, technology and trends in the parks maintenance/irrigation industry.
• Work extended hours and flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays if needed. Respond to emergency call-outs after hours as needed.
• Communicate quickly, effectively, and courteously with public, vendors, contractors, customers, staff, in writing, via the internet, and by phone.
• May be required to perform other department duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience with maintenance of parks, sports turf, trails, landscape, and irrigation systems
• Knowledge of operating various types of tractors, field groomers, mowers, and equipment needed for maintenance operations
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate staff
• Ability to manage and properly prioritize multiple ongoing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Good oral and written communication skills with public and all levels of staff
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, creativity, and initiative
• Knowledge of project management, budgeting, strategic planning and current trends in the parks and recreation industry
• Ability to adapt to new applications quickly and provide clear user training and documentation
• Ability to calmly manage high pressure and stressful situations with employees, customers, and operations

Education and Experience
Required

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in parks and recreation or related field
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Must complete an 8 hour TDA approved chemical pesticides certification class for application of herbicides under the supervision of one of the department's licensed pesticide applicators, unless currently licensed under TDA
• Any combination of two relevant certifications/licenses including, but not limited to:
  • Irrigation license
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector
  • ISA certification
  • TDA chemical applicator license
  • Aquatic Facility Operator
  • Certified Pool Operator
  • Certified Park and Recreation Professional

BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL-TIME/PART-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES INCLUDE:
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
All full-time employees are participants of TMRS; this is a mandatory contribution. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week are participants of TMRS) The employee contribution rate is 7% per pay period; the City matches the contribution 2-1. There is a 5 year vesting period. Employees are eligible to retire at any age after 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.
OPTIONAL RETIREMENTThe City offers employees the option of contributing to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and/or Roth IRA's through payroll deduction. The City does not match these contributions.
SOCIAL SECURITY/FICA
These deductions are matched by the City.
MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION COVERAGE
All full-time employees have Medical, Dental, Vision, Life w/AD&D, and LTD insurance coverage paid for by the City. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week qualify for this coverage) Employees have the option of purchasing dependent coverage.
SECTION 125 IRS BENEFIT PLANS
Employees who have dependent health or any supplementary insurance premiums deducted from their checks are eligible to pay their premiums, "pre-taxed". Pre-taxed flexible spending accounts are also available for health and dependent care.
VOLUNTARY/SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental benefits through AFLAC and LegalShield.
VACATION
Full-time employees vacation accrues as follows:
0-5 years 10 days per year
5-10 years 15 days per year
10-20 years 20 days per year
20+ years 25 days per year
Employees are eligible to take vacation after 6 months of employment.
Part-time regular employees accrue vacation leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month for full-time employees. (Fire accrues at 12 hours per month) Maximum accrual is 1,040 hours.
Part-time regular employees accrue sick leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
SICK LEAVE POOL
The sick leave pool allows the employees to donate up to 24 hours of sick leave per year (employees must have a minimum of 96 hours of sick leave accumulated before contributing). This pool was created to help employees during a catastrophic injury or illness.
HOLIDAYS
Full-time employees receive 14 paid holidays per year. This includes 1 personal floating holiday that may be taken at any time during the calendar year after 6 months of employment.
New Year's Day Columbus Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veterans Day
Presidents Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Christmas Eve
Juneteenth Christmas Day
Independence Day Floating Holiday (Personal Day)
Labor Day
Part-time regular employees accrue holiday leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
LONGEVITY
All full-time employees with more than 1 year of service are eligible to receive longevity pay at the rate of $10 per month for each month of service. This is paid once a year in November. Part-time regular employees become eligible to receive this benefit after 5 years of service.
CERTIFICATE PAY
Some employees may be eligible to receive Certificate Pay in increments of $50, $100 or $125 per month depending upon the type of certification. Certification that is required per the job description in order to be employed is not eligible for pay under this plan.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Full-time employees may be reimbursed up to $300 per semester for college courses. The courses must relate to their job, must have a passing grade of at least a "C", and obtain Director approval. This benefit may be used after 6 months of employment.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Provided by the city to help employees and their family members manage life's challenges by identifying options and making informed choices regarding Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services, and Work/Life Wellness Resources.
PARK PASSES
Full-time and part-time regular employees receive a free year round park pass that can be used at Stewart Creek and Hidden Cove Park.