Park Maintenance Group Supervisor

Forsyth County's Parks and Recreation Department has an opening for a Park Maintenance Group Supervisor based at Tanglewood Park. This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead a team in various aspects of park maintenance. This position performs both supervisory and skilled park maintenance duties.

This position works in all weather types, may work weekends and odd hours for events or special circumstances, cover vacant shifts when vacancies arise. May perform any of a variety of maintenance tasks including restroom cleaning and maintenance.

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

May be required to work alternate schedule on an as need basis and on call duties.

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in maintenance
• Knowledge in the areas of park management and operation
• Ability to establish priorities and maintain appropriate work standards
• Ability to train, supervise and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to enforce park rules and regulations
• Ability to keep records and prepare associated paperwork
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

Work environment is outdoors with exposure to multiple types of machines, various pesticides, and heights (in bucket truck and man lift). Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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.

• Provides overall supervision to staff involved in grounds maintenance activities; conductsperformance appraisals; participates in recruitment and selection activities.
• Assesses the need for and prioritizes maintenance repairs; assigns work to lower level parksupervisors 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.