Park Maintenance Group Supervisor

About the Position

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 of maintenance technicians in all aspects of park maintenance, from routine daily operations such as restroom and shelter cleaning, trash and litter removal, mowing, line trimming, special event set up and operation, and general facilities maintenance.

This position performs both supervisory and skilled park maintenance duties.

The position is responsible for planning, scheduling, organizing, working with and within a work crew, and supervising all assigned direct reports to maintain all aspects of Tanglewood Park. Work also involves purchasing and maintaining adequate levels of materials, supplies, and equipment required to effectively maintain a 1100+ acre park. This position will conduct performance appraisals and participate in recruitment and selection activities.

• April - October:
  Thursday - Monday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• November - March:
  Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Works in all-weather conditions, may work weekends and odd hours for events, fills in when vacancies arise.

• 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 lb. 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.

• 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 ensures 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.