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Parks Manager - Expo Idaho at Ada County in Garden City, Idaho, United States Job Description Parks Manager - Expo Idaho Print (Apply ? Parks Manager - Expo Idaho Salary $80,000.00 Annually Location Garden City, ID Job Type Full-Time with Benefits Job Number 02807 Department Expo Idaho Opening Date 12/10/2025 Closing Date 12/29/2025 11:59 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits General Summary $80,000 + DOE Ada County is a great place to work With over 2,000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life, you’ll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven organization that values its team. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including: + Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance + Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one + 11 paid holidays annually + Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution + 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k) + Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs + Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Parks Manager to lead the maintenance, care, and continuous improvement of the outdoor spaces that define the Expo Idaho experience. This role oversees all aspects of grounds, landscaping, turf and irrigation systems, hardscapes, and outdoor facility maintenance across the Expo Idaho campus including Ladybird Park and the Park at Expo Idaho. The Parks Manager provides day-to-day leadership for full-time and seasonal staff, directs the work of contractors, and ensures every outdoor area is safe, welcoming, and maintained to the highest professional standards. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering all maintenance operations, exercising independent judgment in developing work plans, allocating resources, and implementing best practices that support the mission, operational goals, and long-term vision of Expo Idaho. In addition to maintaining campus-wide outdoor assets, the Parks Manager plays an essential role in supporting events and public use, ensuring the grounds are event-ready and aligned with departmental objectives and safety requirements. This is a dynamic leadership position for someone who takes pride in creating exceptional outdoor environments and fostering a high-performing maintenance team DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under the general supervision of the Director, this position manages all landscape, grounds, and irrigation operations for Expo Idaho and associated parks. The Parks Manager exercises full supervisory responsibility over staff, provides technical and administrative oversight, develops and enforces maintenance standards, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The role operates with significant independence and authority to plan work, allocate resources, and resolve operational issues. Essential Functions Operations Management & Planning + Develops annual and seasonal maintenance plans for landscaping, turf, pathways, native habitat areas, irrigation systems, playgrounds, and hardscaped areas; + Plans, schedules, and prioritizes work based on weather, seasonal needs, event schedules, staffing levels, and long-term goals; + Establishes and enforces high standards for appearance, plant health, public safety, and environmental sustainability; + Monitors conditions of grounds, landscapes, facilities, and functional systems; identifies operational needs and directs corrective action; + Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for grounds and parks maintenance; + Develops and manages preventative maintenance schedules for irrigation systems, trees, equipment, and park facilities; + Provides management and support for maintenance of building and facilities across Expo Idaho campus; Staff Leadership & Workforce Management + Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and evaluates full-time and seasonal staff; + Ensures staff are trained in proper landscaping, arboriculture, irrigation, safety, equipment operation, and customer service practices; + Assigns work, monitors performance, and ensures compliance with department standards, safety protocols, and productivity expectations; + Plans and coordinates optimal use of full-time staff, temporary personnel, Sheriff’s Labor Detail crews, and contractors to meet operational needs; + Promotes a safe, inclusive, and professional work environment; Irrigation, Landscape & Arboriculture Oversight + Oversees installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of pressurized irrigation systems and related components; + Directs irrigation scheduling to promote plant health and efficient water use; + Interprets irrigation and landscape plans, schematics, and maps; ensures accurate location and repair of lines and components; + Coordinates semiannual tree inspections with arborist consultants; ensures proper care, pruning, planting, and removal practices in accordance with ANSI A300 standards; + Oversees inspections of playgrounds and natural play elements and ensures corrective action is taken when needed; + Performs maintenance activities, which may include: mowing, planting, raking, pruning, mulching, fertilizes, pulling weeds, applying soil conditioning, and watering of trees, shrubs and native plantings, etc.; Contract, Vendor, and Resource Management + Coordinates with vendors, contractors, and consultants to support maintenance, repairs, arborist work, irrigation services, and specialty projects; + Purchases and manages inventory of tools, materials, supplies, chemicals, and equipment required for landscape and grounds operations; + Develops specifications for contracted work and monitors contractor performance; + Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing pesticide application, irrigation use, equipment operation, and environmental protection; Safety, Compliance & Documentation + Maintains strict adherence to safety standards for equipment operation, tree care, pesticide and herbicide use, and public-area maintenance; + Ensures staff follow applicable safety protocols, including PPE requirements, hazard communication, and equipment operation guidelines; + Oversee accurate recordkeeping for inspections, maintenance activities, chemical applications, repairs, and inventory; + Ensures compliance with County policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements; Customer Service & Interdepartmental Coordination + Communicates effectively with staff, clients, event management, and the public; + Coordinates with Events, Security, and other County departments to support facility needs before, during, and after events on the Expo Idaho campus; + Responds to inquiries and resolves operational concerns in a professional manner. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: + Provides support for other staff to accomplish needed tasks special events, including logistics and grounds readiness; + Oversees work assigned to Sheriff’s Labor Detail crews in compliance with County policies; + Performs related duties as required. Job Requirements + High school diploma or equivalent; coursework or certification in horticulture, arboriculture, turf management, irrigation, or related fields preferred; + Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in landscape, grounds, or parks maintenance, including tree and irrigation operations; four (4) years in a supervisory or crew lead capacity; + Experience with To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account