Director of Facilities Maintenance & Parks

California State Association of Counties®; California; On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Norte County is seeking a Director of Building Maintenance & Parks to oversee public facilities and parks, manage capital improvement plans, and ensure safe, well‑maintained county infrastructure. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, strategic planning, and hands‑on leadership across county locations.

Appointed by the Board of Supervisors, the position requires strong supervisory acumen and the ability to balance administrative duties with capital project oversight in a small rural

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent is required; college level coursework in a closely related field is desirable
• Experience: Five years of skilled experience in building construction, repair and maintenance that includes two years experience in a managerial and supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Certification in various specialized related training or schooling is desirable

Responsibilities

• Oversee, maintain, and manage capital improvement planning, physical infrastructure, public facilities, and parks throughout the County
• Focus on proactive preventative maintenance, long-range facility planning, and optimizing building and park operations across all County locations
• Lead a department head role with administrative responsibilities and capital project oversight

Skills

Managerial experience

Facilities maintenance

Public works

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in related field (desirable)

Job description

Director of Facilities Maintenance & Parks

Del Norte County

Salary: $94,468- $132,926

Description

Del Norte County is seeking an innovative, resourceful, and collaborative leader to serve as the County’s Director of Building Maintenance & Parks. Appointed by and serving at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors as an at-will executive, this key Department Head oversees, maintains, and manages capital improvement planning, physical infrastructure, public facilities, and vibrant parks throughout the County. This position reflects the County’s commitment to ensuring hazard-free, safe, and well‑maintained public buildings, grounds, and recreational facilities while strategically managing capital projects, departmental budgets, and facility operations. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned facilities or public works professional to apply strategic management and technical operational oversight in a vibrant, small rural county environment. Stepping into an essential public service role, the Director will focus on proactive preventative maintenance, long-range facility planning, and optimizing building and park operations across all County locations. The County seeks a practical, forward‑thinking leader who demonstrates strategic versatility and thrives on wearing multiple hats—seamlessly transitioning from high‑level administrative responsibilities to capital planning to hands‑on maintenance and repairs oversight safeguard public and parks that support County operations serve the community. Candidates who are eager to apply their technical expertise, administrative skills supervisory leadership, and sound professional judgment are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent is required; college level coursework in a closely related field is desirable
• Experience: Five years of skilled experience in buildingconstruction, repair and maintenance thatincludes two years experience in a managerialand supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceCertification in various specialized related training or schooling is desirableI