Park Maintenance Group Supervisor I

Forsyth County; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County's Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a Park Maintenance Group Supervisor at Tanglewood Park to lead a team in outdoor grounds tasks and skilled maintenance.

The role requires strong supervision, the ability to prioritize work, and timely reporting; candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and NC driver's license. The position operates in various weather conditions, may include weekends and on-call duties. Training and safety diligence are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with three years of skilled park maintenance or related skilled general maintenance experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead the work of others.
• Prefer Associate's degree or journeyman certification in a skilled trade.
• A valid NC driver's license is required.
• A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall supervision to staff involved in grounds maintenance activities; conducts performance appraisals; participates in recruitment and selection activities.
• Assesses the need for and prioritizes maintenance repairs; assigns work to lower level park supervisors and park attendants.
• Maintains supplies and materials inventory; orders supplies; gets prices on materials from vendors.
• Informs the public and employees of park rules and regulations and assures compliance.
• Maintains accurate records associated with the operation of a County park; may involve assuring the proper collection and accounting of daily revenues.
• Oversees overall park maintenance except for major construction projects.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Public interaction

Schedule management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Forsyth County's Parks and Recreation Department has an opening for a Park Maintenance Group Supervisor based at Tanglewood Park. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead a team in various aspects of park maintenance. This position performs both supervisory and skilled park maintenance duties.

This position works in all weather types, may work weekends and odd hours for events or special circumstances, cover vacant shifts when vacancies arise. May perform any of a variety of maintenance tasks including restroom cleaning and maintenance.

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

May be required to work alternate schedule on an as need basis and on call duties.

A successful candidate should have

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in maintenance
• Knowledge in the areas of park management and operation
• Ability to establish priorities and maintain appropriate work standards
• Ability to train, supervise and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to enforce park rules and regulations
• Ability to keep records and prepare associated paperwork
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

Work environment is outdoors with exposure to multiple types of machines, various pesticides, and heights (in bucket truck and man lift). Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Graduation from high school or GED with three years of skilled park maintenance or related skilled general maintenance experience.

Must have demonstrated ability to lead the work of others.

Prefer Associate's degree or journeyman certification in a skilled trade.

A valid NC driver's license is required.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides overall supervision to staff involved in grounds maintenance activities; conductsperformance appraisals; participates in recruitment and selection activities.
• Assesses the need for and prioritizes maintenance repairs; assigns work to lower level parksupervisors and park attendants.
• Maintains supplies and materials inventory; orders supplies; gets prices on materials fromvendors.
• Informs the public and employees of park rules and regulations and assures compliance.
• Maintains accurate records associated with the operation of a County park; may involve assuringthe proper collection and accounting of daily revenues.
• Oversees overall park maintenance except for major construction projects.
• Performs related work as required.