Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

National Park Service; Van Buren (MO); On-site; USD 97,203,000 - 113,184,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor to oversee maintenance, cleaning, repair and preservation of built structures such as buildings, docks and boardwalks at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Van Buren, MO.

Responsibilities include directing journeyman and other personnel, planning schedules, and forecasting manpower and material requirements for the annual maintenance program, with a focus on historic and non-historic structures.

Qualifications

• Directs journeyman and non-journeyman personnel in daily, non-recurring and preventative maintenance of buildings and utilities.
• Plans and organizes work schedules and sequences for daily, weekly, monthly and annual operations.
• Forecasts manpower and material requirements for a full budget year for the maintenance program.

Responsibilities

• Directs personnel in maintenance of buildings, utilities, grounds and historic structures.
• Plans schedules and sequences of operations on multiple time scales.
• Supervises a mix of permanent and temporary staff; serves as technical expert for construction and repair.

Skills

Direct supervision of staff

Maintenance planning

Budget forecasting

Job description

Open: September 3, 2026 — Closes: September 8, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor with National Park Service overseeing the maintenance, cleaning, repair, and preservation of built structures such as buildings, docks, and boardwalks. Facilities are located in Midwest Region, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, in Van Buren, Missouri. Salary Range Information: Rest of United States Southern Missouri Wage Area WS-4749-09: $33.86 - $39.50 per hour.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Directs journeyman and non-journeyman level personnel in the daily, non-recurring and preventative maintenance of buildings and utilities, grounds, and historic structures. Plans and organizes work schedules and sequences of operations on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis for the Lower Current District. Directly supervises one WG-09 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and five permanent subject to furlough employees- two WG-09 Maintenance Mechanics, two WG-05 Maintenance Worker and one WG-07 Maintenance Worker. Also provides direct supervision to a staff of approximately up to 10 temporary employees. Serves as the technical expert for construction, rehabilitation and repair of structures, buildings, and utilities throughout the lower current district for both historic and non-historic structures. Utilizes knowledge of trades and crafts for a variety of shop operations and associated materials to perform cost estimates, prepare plans, designs, and specifications for the accomplishments of a variety of jobs ranging from small to large complex projects. Responsible for forecasting both manpower and material requirements for a full budget year for the maintenance program.