Parks Maintenance Team Lead — Outdoor Grounds

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 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.