(Full-Time) Park Maintenance Supervisor

BARGAINING UNIT / LEVEL: Supervisory Bargaining Unit - Level 08
SALARY RANGE: $80,808 - $89,107 annually DOQ

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the District Maintenance Manager, work activities in this position primarily involve supervising and coordinating the activities of employees engaged in building and grounds maintenance.  Such activities may involve but are not limited to: keeping buildings clean, maintaining and repairing building utility systems and physical structures, turf maintenance, landscape maintenance, facility maintenance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the District Maintenance Manager.  Position works independently and exercises judgment and discretion in completion of duties.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises full-time, provisional, and seasonal maintenance employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned.

• Supervise, schedule and coordinate activities of employees engaged in maintenance activities.
• Hire, train, and supervise all provisional and seasonal maintenance employees.
• Complete annual performance evaluations on all assigned employees.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and work orders to employees.
• Oversee the scheduling and assignment of staff to provide maintenance support for weddings, building rentals, special events, and activities year-round, in coordination with operations staff.
• Coordinate with the public and contractors on events, room rentals, weddings, etc.  Respond to any problems that may occur while events are in progress.
• Maintain buildings and all other duties required in park maintenance.
• Maintain and repair building utility system.
• Perform various plumbing, heating and cooling, and electrical repairs as necessary.
• Build, repair, and install counters, cabinets, benches, floors, partitions, doors, building framework and trim.
• Repair fences, gates, walls and walks using carpentry and masonry tools.
• Maintain turf and landscaped areas using hand or power lawn mowers or clippers and edging tools.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Irrigate turf and landscape areas using hose or portable sprinkler system.
• Clean drainage ditches and culverts using rakes and shovels.
• Shovel snow from walks and driveways.
• Operate all park equipment in one or more phases of work such as construction, landscape maintenance, clean-up, forestry practices and road and beach maintenance.
• Assist in preparation and administration of annual maintenance budget.
• Maintain records of preventative maintenance and repairs.  
• Prepare reports and correspondence; make recommendations to supervisors on maintenance issues.

• May serve on committees as requested such as safety, strategic planning, etc.
• May assist park operations with special events.

• Associate degree in a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Applicants with four (4) or more years of related experience will receive credit toward meeting the minimum educational requirements and will be considered for the position.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience or five (5) years of experience in parks and recreation maintenance of buildings, grounds, and/or park facilities.
• Possession of a valid State of Michigan D-5 Water License or the ability to obtain the license within one (1) year of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL-A with Air Brake endorsement) or the ability to obtain the license within one (1) year of appointment.
• Possession of a valid Pesticide Applicator License (PAL) or the ability to obtain the license within six (6) months of appointment.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, practices, and methods used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards, preventative safety measures, and applicable OSHA/MIOSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of laws and ordinances regulating the operation of motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to operate required tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the use of telephone, radio equipment, and computers.
• Ability to supervise and direct employees effectively.
• Must be available by phone to respond to on-call issues requiring immediate resolution.
• May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED: This position utilizes a variety of hand and power tools; lawn mowers and landscaping equipment; trucks, tractors, and other light- and heavy-duty equipment. The role also requires the use of telephones, two-way radios, and standard office equipment including copiers and fax machines. A computer and related software applications are used, including financial, accounting, payroll, database, scheduling, publishing, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to run, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and must have the ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with uneven terrain. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK EVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and may be moderately loud when out in the field.