Maintenance Supervisor (Parks & Recreation)

City of Fulton; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance premiums for employee

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Legends Rec-Plex membership

Overtime

Retirement plan with employer match

Discounts at local restaurants

Job summary

The City of Fulton is seeking a Parks Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance of 14 parks, the city pool, splashpad, and Legends Rec-Plex. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating repairs, and ensuring safety and accessibility across the parks system.

Core duties include managing repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and grounds; operating a backhoe and welder; and maintaining records. A valid CDL is required and there is potential weekend work and shift variations.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience and proficiency with grounds assessment, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
• Knowledge of and experience with the operation of a backhoe.
• Ability to operate a welder.
• Ability to deal with wildlife and conservation matters.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, organizes, prioritizes and directs the work of employees engaged in repair/construction, turf management, or second shift operations for parks facilities.
• Oversees repair, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, fleet maintenance and concrete work; or turf management and grounds maintenance; or second shift operations including scheduling, planning and organizing maintenance requests.
• Provides technical expertise, supervising and instructing employees on techniques and safety procedures.
• Prepares performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, approves leave, and participates in hiring decisions.
• Maintains records and reports including payroll, inventory, project costs; plans budgets and purchases equipment and supplies.
• Plans and schedules routine and preventive maintenance; travels to various work sites.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Backhoe operation

Welding

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

CDL (A or B) license

Supervisory skills

Wildlife/conservation knowledge

Computer software basic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Welder

Job description

About Us

The mission of the City of Fulton Parks and Recreation Department is to develop, operate, and maintain parks and recreation facilities for the betterment of our citizens. The department also administers recreational, cultural, and social programs and events to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and guests of Fulton.

Benefits We Offer to Full-Time Employees

• City paid insurance premiums for the employee (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Family Leave)
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability)
• Free Legends Rec-Plex membership
• Overtime (as needed)
• Lagers retirement with employer match
• Nationwide retirement with employer match
• Discounts for local restaurants
• Plus, so much more...

Position Overview

Supervises the maintenance of the City parks and facilities to insure there is a constant clean and safe manner for public enjoyment. Responsible for maintenance associated with 14 parks consisting of 240 acres, the City Pool, Splashpad, and Legends Rec-Plex.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience and proficiency with grounds assessment, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
• Knowledge of and experience with the operation of a backhoe.
• Ability to operate a welder.
• Ability to deal with wildlife and conservation matters.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.

Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
• May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• Must have a valid CDL (A or B) Drivers' License.

OR

• Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.

AND

• A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the 6-month probationary period.

Abilities

• Effectively manage an assigned area of Parks Operations;
• Effectively supervise the work of assigned staff;
• Exercise discretion and utilize sound, independent judgment;
• Make effective recommendations and decisions;
• Read and interpret technical repair manuals, blueprints, construction drawings, etc.;
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports;
• Review analytical information;
• Learn and utilize computer software applications;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Train and direct employees in the operation of equipment and completion of projects in a manner consistent with safety principles;
• Accurately determine and estimate kinds and quantities of materials needed for projects;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Deal effectively and courteously with associates, vendors, the general public, and other agencies;
• Model and promote acceptance and respect for differences among employees and citizens;
• Perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy;
• Present an overall professional image;
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, plans, organizes, prioritizes and directs the work of employees engaged in either the repair and construction, turf management, or second shift operations for parks facilities.
• Oversees either the Repair & Construction work group which involves plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, fleet maintenance and concrete work; or the Turf Management program area which includes maintaining soccer, softball, and baseball fields involving applying agronomy techniques, handling parks complex scheduling, as well as general grounds maintenance for all parks; or the Second Shift Operations work group which includes scheduling, planning, and organizing maintenance and repair request, cleaning of all rental areas such as pavilions, restrooms, and picnic areas, removing graffiti and making repairs needed resulting from vandalism, and securing all rental areas nightly.
• Provides technical expertiseincluding supervising and instructing employees regarding appropriate techniques, procedures, and methodologies required for assignments including the utilization of safety equipment and procedures.
• Completes performance evaluations, recommends and implements necessary disciplinary action, schedules and approves leave, and participates in and makes recommendations regarding hiring decisions of assigned staff members.
• Prepares and maintains required records and reports including payroll, inventory, project status, project costs, etc. as required.
• Prepares section budget, monitors expenditures, and writes specifications for purchase of equipment, supplies and commodities and maintains an appropriate supply of needed materials.
• Plans, determines, prioritizes and schedules routine and unscheduled maintenance and repairs and develops a preventive maintenance program for assigned section.
• Plans, determines, prioritizes and schedules routine and unscheduled maintenance and repairs and develops a preventive maintenance program for assigned section.
• Travels to a variety of work site locations.

Other Requirements

Environment

• Above average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.
• Above average exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
• Above average exposure to chemicals and fumes.
• Average exposure to heights and darkness.
• Above average exposure to work safety hazards.
• Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.
• Above average exposure to dust and loud noises.
• Above average exposure to cramped spaces.

Physical

• Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.
• Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
• Normal physical strength to handle 50 lb. objects, considering frequency.
• Normal endurance and dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.
• Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.