Recreation​/Park Facility Manager Grade 20

Montgomery Parks is currently seeking a Recreation/Park Facility Manager I to oversee operations at two well‑known community facilities in Montgomery County:
Wheaton Ice Arena and Lake Needwood Boats.

This role is part of the Enterprise Team and helps deliver safe, well‑run recreational opportunities for the community.

The Recreation/Park Facility Manager I will serve on the Wheaton Ice Arena management team year‑round and will support rink operations, including maintenance of the ice surface, ice equipment, refrigeration system, and rental skate inventory. From mid‑March through mid‑September, the position will also manage the Lake Needwood Boat facility. Across both facilities, the manager oversees personnel—including hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising Zamboni drivers, skate guards, and boating staff—as well as administration, budgets, facility and equipment maintenance and repairs, and customer service.

• Wheaton Ice Arena: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/wheaton-ice-arena
• Lake Needwood Boats: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/lake-needwood-boats/
• Montgomery Parks Enterprise Division: https://montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/enterprise/

Montgomery Parks is an award‑winning park system and part of The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC). Supported by more than 1,000 dedicated employees, we care for 417 parks, including trails and natural spaces across Montgomery County, with team members working in a wide range of roles, including park operations, public programs, park planning, public safety, and administration. Our work is visible in everyday moments, from safe, well‑maintained trails to welcoming parks and community programs.

Careers with Montgomery Parks offer purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact where people live, work, and connect.

• Manages overall day‑to‑day facility operations. Helps develop and implement long‑term goals and operational procedures (e.g. hours, rules, safety, etc.).
• Manages and performs proper ice maintenance of the ice surface in coordination with other staff, including resurfacing, measurements, edging, etc., on a regular schedule.
• Coordinates maintenance and repairs of the ice rink to include dasher boards, glass, doors, kick plates, hockey boxes, Zamboni doors, threshold, netting, etc. Maintains and repairs hockey nets.
• Coordinates maintenance and repairs of boating equipment and boating facilities with mechanics, the Construction Supervisor, Facility Management, and others.
• Under the direction of the Ice Arena Operations Manager, assist with preventative maintenance on all ice equipment: perform routine maintenance on two Zambonis and ice edgers as well as basic repairs. Work with mechanics on preventative maintenance and needed repairs.
• Assist with the maintenance of the refrigeration system (Ammonia) and other associated components, including compressors, dehumidification units, cooling towers, etc.: perform routine tasks such as recording readings and other information. Coordinate with vendors and Ice Arena Operations Manager on preventative maintenance and needed repairs.
• Manages and oversees the Rental Skate Inventory; maintains rental skates by performing regular sharpening, replacing laces, insoles, rivet and recording information. Makes recommendations on rental skate replacement and procure them.
• Maintains the skate sharpening machine: keep the machine clean and in proper working order. Order replacement stones, filters, diamond tips, etc. as needed.
• Assists other managers with submitting service…