Park Operations Supervisor

Franklincoc; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Franklin / Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a Park Operations Supervisor to oversee maintenance and operations of parks and recreation facilities in Franklin, IN. The role involves hands-on maintenance across facilities and equipment, plus supervising part-time and seasonal staff to ensure quality, safety, and timely responses to operational needs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in parks & recreation, business, or construction

Qualifications

• Experience in facility maintenance, custodial, grounds, sports field, and playground maintenance/inspections.
• Supervising part-time/seasonal employees.
• Driver’s license required; related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate parks facilities and equipment.
• Supervise part-time and seasonal staff and coordinate work orders.
• Assist in safety inspections and compliance with park standards.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Custodial maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Sports field maintenance

Playground maintenance/inspections

Staff supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework in parks & recreation / business / construction management or related field

Job description

City of Franklin / Parks & Recreation Department | November 5, 2026

Job Type : Full Time

Job Location: Franklin, IN, 46131

Employer: City of Franklin / Parks & Recreation Department

Job Description

Franklin Parks & Recreation is accepting resumes for the position of Park Operations Supervisor. The incumbent performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance & operations of parks and recreation facilities. Incumbent is directly involved in providing both unskilled and semi-skilled service in repair of facilities and equipment throughout the parks system. Experience in facility maintenance, custodial maintenance, grounds maintenance, sports field maintenance, playground maintenance/inspections and supervising part-time/seasonal employees is a plus. Requirements include a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent, however we prefer someone with college level courses/education in parks & recreation, business, construction management or a related field. Related work experience and a valid driver’s license are also required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous park and/or pool maintenance experience.

Please take note before you apply for this position: (1) This is a working supervisor position. You will never have time to sit and watch others work. (2) The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete and pass examinations to become a NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), NRPA Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) and/or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within the first year of employment. (3) We work weekends, holidays, evenings, late nights, cold snowy conditions, the heat of the summer and respond to operational emergencies 24/7. If you’re thinking this position is 8-4, Mon-Fri, this may not be the job for you.

This document is representative of the job responsibilities but is not the full job description.

The City of Franklin is an equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)