Parks Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary   

The Parks Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for performing park and facility maintenance and repair, assisting with landscape projects on Town properties, and assisting with in-house construction, maintenance and repair of all the Park and Recreation buildings, facilities, and equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities  

• Oversees & coordinates the day-to-day operations and maintenance of all parks, facilities, and trails, including turf, facility, landscape and winter maintenance 

• Hires, supervises and assists part-time and seasonal maintenance personnel 

• Prescribes and follows routine maintenance plans for facilities, amenities, parks and trails 

• Performs basic custodial functions for facilities, amenities, parks and trails including setup and cleaning for daily activities and events 

• Inspect parks, playgrounds, and facilities for hazards and unsafe conditions and make necessary repairs or modifications, and document such repairs 

• Develop and implement maintenance procedures to effectively manage day to day operations 

• Maintains records relating to repairs, replacements and maintenance activities 

• Serves as the on-call emergency contact for parks and facility maintenance needs. 

• Works closely with the Director of Parks and Recreation to develop short- and long-term planning goals and capital improvement recommendations 

• Coordinate and communicate with third-party stakeholders as needed 

• Assist with special event setup-up, operation and clean-up as needed 

• Assists in other facilities in similar roles as available 

• Participate in Parks and Recreation training, seminars, conferences and other programs 

Qualifications 

• Comprehensive knowledge of park maintenance and landscaping 

• 3 years of related experience in general maintenance 

• General knowledge and experience in the principles and practice of facility maintenance (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.) 

• Ability to use and learn several types of technology to include irrigation systems and scheduling software for parks and facilities is required 

• Must be able to work independently within assigned areas of responsibility 

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills 

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret and prepare reports, business correspondence, procedures, and standard operating procedures with minimal supervision 

• Must be able to drive a personal or Town-owned vehicle, possess a valid Indiana operator’s license, and carry insurance or be insurable to the minimum extent required by the Town (and/or recommended by the Town’s insurance carrier(s)) 

Education and/or Experience  

• High School Graduate or GED and three or more years' experience in field related to Park and Recreation maintenance 

• Certified Pool Operators (CPO) Certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment 

• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification preferred to be obtained within 1 year of employment