Operations Manager — Parks and Open Spaces

Job overview

The Operations Manager — Parks and Open Spaces role is onsite in Chestnut Hill, MA. The stated starting annual salary is $95,625–$100,823. The position leads the Town of Brookline Department of Public Works’ Parks and Open Spaces Division, caring for municipal parks, fields, playgrounds, cemeteries, school grounds, and public landscapes. The manager coordinates staff, contractors, budgets, maintenance planning, and public engagement to keep town assets safe and sustainable. The role also oversees emergency operations, including snow and ice control, and responds to urgent operational needs and public inquiries.

What you'll do

• Manage daily maintenance and operations of municipal parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, cemeteries, school grounds, street trees, traffic islands, and nature sanctuaries
• develop maintenance and asset management plans
• oversee contractors
• use work order and asset management systems
• supervise staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
• assist with operating and capital budgets
• develop procedures and safety protocols
• coordinate snow and ice control
• respond to emergencies and public inquiries
• participate in off-hour call-back as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations manager

parks and open spaces

chestnut hill ma

town of brookline

parks operations

asset management

staff supervision

contractor oversight

budget management

snow and ice control

public grounds

off-hour call-back

$95,625–$100,823/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance
• long-term disability
• four weeks of vacation annually.

Why this role

The role participates in off-hour call-back as required and coordinates snow and ice emergency operations.

About the employer

Town of Brookline is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.