HCP&R Hiring Full-Time Park Manager

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 parks 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 will be primarily based at the W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park maintenance hub but will also involve working at McCloud Nature Park and along the portion of the Vandalia Trail that is operated by Hendricks County Parks & Recreation.

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.

Essential Job Functions:

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 department’s surveillance systems; researches and implements new and/or additional surveillance systems and technologies as necessary.
Prepares and submits long- and short-range goals for park improvements to the Superintendent.
Plans and oversees the construction of trails, boardwalks, bridges, and other park amenities; designs and implements unique solutions to unique challenges.
Demonstrates a thorough familiarity with GPS, GIS, Google Earth, Google Maps, Beacon, and other electronic mapping software and services.
Assists the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent with overseeing and inspecting field work in capital projects, including maintaining positive working relationships with contractors, engineers, and architects.
Assists the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent in the preparation of the annual maintenance budget requests and ensures that spending does not exceed the allocated funds of the approved annual budget.
Submits a weekly written summary of maintenance activities and progress to the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
Displays and fosters a positive and friendly attitude with all park patrons, the Hendricks County Parks and Recreation Board of Directors, department staff, and other County employees and elected officials.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Biology, Landscape Management, or related field is required. A minimum of four (4) years of related experience in a supervisory role is required.

License or Certificates:

Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license and the demonstration of a safe driving record. Ability to obtain a chemical applicators license within six (6) months of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Many job duties will be performed in an outdoor environment during all seasons and weather conditions throughout the year. This position requires the ability to walk/stand for long periods of time, walking on uneven terrain, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Some job duties will be performed on laptops, tablets, and other technology in a variety of settings. This position also requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with department staff and park patrons.

Responsibility:

The Park Manager reports directly to the Superintendent and may be asked to make occasional presentations and reports to the Hendricks County Parks and Recreation Board of Directors. The Park Manager is reviewed annually by the Assistant Superintendent and the Superintendent for soundness of judgment, effectiveness of managing staff, and ability to make effective progress on department goals and objectives.

Note: A criminal background investigation is required of ALL Hendricks County employees.

To apply for this position, click here. Applications are being accepted until February 2, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.

For any questions about this position, please contact Superintendent Ryan Lemley at rlemley@co.hendricks.in.us.