Park Carpentry Lead & Project Supervisor

Montgomery Parks; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Parks is seeking a Senior Trades Shop Supervisor to lead carpentry construction, renovations, and maintenance across the park system. You will supervise a skilled trades team, set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure safety and quality on all projects.

This role focuses on coordinating capital improvement and facility renovations, managing procurement, schedules, and contractor work, while mentoring staff and promoting a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of approved apprentice program or four years of progressively responsible experience in a skilled trade.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience including at least two (2) years’ experience leading a crew or crews of trade workers or administering trade projects (e.g. procurement of materials, work scheduling, processing staff evaluations), and two (2) years of supervisory/ management experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 10 years.
• Master license or certification (issued by appropriate local jurisdiction) in related trade as applicable.
• Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
• Pass Commission medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of skilled trades employees responsible for carpentry construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects throughout Montgomery Parks.
• Establish work priorities, assign resources, provide coaching and technical guidance, and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and safety.
• Support employee development, performance management, workforce planning, and other supervisory responsibilities necessary to maintain an effective and engaged team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Carpentry

Supervision

Budget & procurement

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprentice program completed

Master license/certification

Tools

Procurement systems

Maintenance management software

Job description

Montgomery Parks is seeking a Senior Trades Shop Supervisor to lead carpentry construction, renovations, and maintenance across the park system. You will supervise a skilled trades team, set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure safety and quality on all projects.

This role focuses on coordinating capital improvement and facility renovations, managing procurement, schedules, and contractor work, while mentoring staff and promoting a culture of accountability.