Maintenance & Repair Supervisor - Masonry

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a Maintenance & Repair Supervisor - Masonry to oversee Masonry crews, supervise repairs, and ensure safe, quality work on parks facilities and grounds in Davidson County.

The role requires leadership, masonry expertise, and ability to read blueprints, manage materials, and enforce safety standards in a dynamic park environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of masonry repair/maintenance experience.
Two years of lead or supervisory responsibility over a masonry crew.

Responsibilities

Assigns duties to employees in the Masonry section
Ensures employees perform work in a correct and efficient manner
Evaluates employee performance
Counsels with and corrects employees as needed
Schedules, trains and oversees work for Masonry section to ensure it is completed safely and efficiently
Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications
Estimates materials, equipment, and manpower needed for jobs
Prioritizes work orders and assures timely completion
Enforces safety rules and regulations
May operate, tow, or transport equipment or commercial motor vehicles

Skills

Masonry experience

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Job description

Position Description

The Maintenance & Repair Supervisor - Masonry is a full-time civil service position that supervises and performs, as needed, a variety of installation, maintenance, and skilled masonry construction activities of parks facilities and grounds.

Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Typical Duties

Assigns duties to employees in the Masonry section
Ensures employees perform work in a correct and efficient manner
Evaluates employee performance
Counsels with and corrects employees as needed
Schedules, trains and oversees work for Masonry section to ensure it is completed in a correct, safe and efficient manner for:
- Repairs of all blocks, stone, brick, and remodeling of buildings and walls.
- Repairs and installation of foundations, retaining walls, sidewalks, and other related concrete structures.
- Installs drainpipes and header walls.
- Installs fencing.
- Welding procedures and repairs to various structures.
- Ceramic tile and plaster repairs.
Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications
Estimates materials, equipment, and manpower needed for jobs
Requisitions for project material, equipment, and vendor or contractor services
Prioritizes work orders and assures that work orders are completed in a timely manner
May operate, tow, or transport equipment or commercial motor vehicles
Enforces safety rules and regulations
Assists in general maintenance work
All other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in construction repair and maintenance work related to Masonry work, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory responsibility over a construction, repair, or maintenance crew responsible for Masonry work.

No Substitution

Employees must register for the Metro Human Resources Supervisory Training Program prior to completion of the probationary period or work test and must complete all coursework within a 12-month period.

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note

Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Experience in building and repairing blocks, stone, brick, foundations, retaining walls, concrete slabs, and sidewalks
Experience in welding procedures
Experience planning and implementing a variety of masonry tasks
Experience working with ADA guidelines for sidewalks, slabs, and curb ramps
Experience working with OSHA safety regulations
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the masonry trade

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions