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 seeks an innovative leader to serve as the Director of Building Maintenance & Parks. The role oversees capital improvement planning, facilities and parks, and proactive maintenance across County locations, ensuring safe, hazard-free public buildings and recreational spaces.

Strong management and strategic oversight are essential for a small rural county environment. The position emphasizes long-range facility planning, budget stewardship, and cross-functional coordination with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• College coursework in a closely related field is desirable.
• Five years of skilled experience in building construction, repair and maintenance, including two years in a managerial/supervisory capacity.
• Certification in related training or schooling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital improvement planning and infrastructure maintenance across County locations.
• Manage public facilities, buildings, grounds and parks to ensure safety and accessibility.
• Develop and monitor departmental budgets and coordinate with the Board of Supervisors on capital projects.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership/people management

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in related field desirable

Job description

Director of Facilities Maintenance & Parks

Post Date

October 28, 2026

Closing Date

November 13, 2026

$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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The County will consider any combination of relevant skills, knowledge, and experience as qualifying for this position. A typical way to qualify would be:

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 experience Certification in various specialized related training or schooling is desirable