Maintenance Team Supervisor

Helena Maintenance Team Supervisor

The Outside Is In Us All.

Announcement: Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement. Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on November 8, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

Special Information: Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association). A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation. Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply. Effective June 22, 2026, this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website.

Specific Job Information: This position requires frequent travel and working conditions in a field setting. Overnight travel is also required and may entail using FWP facilities. Working conditions include working outdoors in all seasons and in unpredictable and inclement weather. The incumbent should be in good overall physical condition and possess sufficient outdoor skills to withstand the rigors and demands of outdoor work and to carry out duties effectively and safely. Lifting 30-50 pounds is commonly required.

This position is located in Helena, Montana. Helena is cradled in the Montana Rocky Mountains and adjacent to the clear waters of the Missouri River. Helena offers a wide array of recreational opportunities. There are excellent fishing opportunities around Helena at one of four outstanding lakes - Hauser, Lake Helena, Holter, and Canyon Ferry. The forests surrounding Helena are home to an abundance of deer and elk. You can hike or mountain bike right from town on Mount Helena, a 628-acre park that looks down on the city from its 5,460-foot peak. Designated a ride center by the International Mountain Biking Association, Helena has over 75 miles of trails that originate in the Downtown area, offering visitors a world-class mountain biking or hiking experience. Helena is proud to be called the "best small art town in America!

The Helena Maintenance Team Supervisor plays a key leadership role within the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division as part of the Region 4 maintenance team. Working closely with the Region 4 Maintenance Manager, Stewardship Bureau Chief, and regional staff, this position identifies maintenance needs, develops workflows for routine tasks, and helps set priorities for major maintenance projects in the Helena area. The supervisor provides direct oversight of Maintenance Worker I and II staff and ensures accurate and consistent record keeping of maintenance activities.

The supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, overseeing, and inspecting maintenance work across a wide range of facilities and infrastructure. This includes maintaining, repairing, and constructing buildings and structures; managing equipment fleets; and ensuring all work is completed in a proactive, sustainable manner.

Areas of oversight include:

• Infrastructure such as vault latrines, historic structures, campgrounds, picnic shelters, docks, boat ramps, fences, paved and gravel roads, parking areas, and paved or aggregate trails
• Managing and executing service contracts, including verifying vendor licensing, insurance coverage, and compliance with all applicable requirements
• Directional, informational, and interpretive signage and kiosks
• Maintenance shop facilities and associated tools, equipment, and systems
• Habitat-related maintenance including farming, tree planting, mowing, operation of large-scale irrigation systems, and noxious weed control.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with regional maintenance staff, recreation managers, biologists, game wardens, and other agency personnel. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. The supervisor must be skilled at building positive working relationships and applying effective supervisory and management principles.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of weed management methods (chemical, biological, and mechanical)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and ServiceNow
• Working knowledge of general maintenance and construction practices, including carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical work, and engine repair
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols, traffic regulations, PPE use, proper towing procedures, and the ability to train staff accordingly
• Experience using and maintaining a range of tools and heavy/light construction equipment, along with the ability to train staff in equipment operation

Class 4 AB State of Montana Certification for water and waste-water operators, Basic First Aid/CPR certification, and Government Pesticide Applicator's license are required for this position. The incumbent must have the ability to acquire the proper license/certification and maintain through continuing education and re-certification testing.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a 2-year degree/training in maintenance, Industrial Arts, Natural Resource Management, Engineering Technology, Mechanics, Land Management, or a related field and/or at least 5 years of general facilities.