Park Facilities Maintenance & Construction Supervisor

North Carolina Zoo

Henderson (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 63,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Sign-on bonus $1,700

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Supervisor I to inspect park facilities, oversee repairs, housekeeping, grounds, and vehicle maintenance at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area in Henderson, NC. The role requires reading blueprints, estimating materials, and coordinating contractors while ensuring safety and compliance.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:30pm, with on-call weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and three years of progressive experience in facility maintenance or construction, including journey level in at least three building or mechanical trades.
Experience reading and/or drawing blueprints/structural specifications and estimating materials.
EPA certification as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F (Type I/II/III or Universal) may be required.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements outside bid packages and monitors contractor construction and renovation projects.
Acts as liaison to local officials and regulatory agencies for facility operations.
Supervises and evaluates work of temporary and permanent staff and volunteers on special projects.
Provides record-keeping support and prepares basic operational forms.
Hands-on technical supervision of routine construction, maintenance, and repairs for facilities and equipment.
Maintains stock control procedures for tools, parts, and supplies.