What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Maintenance Group Supervisor I position at Forsyth County?
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 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 etc.), special event set up and operation, and general facilities maintenance. 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.
Schedule
April - October: Thursday - Monday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
November - March: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Works in all-weather types, may work weekends and odd hours for events, fills in when vacancies arise.
A Successful Candidate Should Have
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.
Responsibilities
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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.
Oversee overall park maintenance except for major construction projects.
Performs related work as required.
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 etc.), special event set up and operation, and general facilities maintenance. 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.
Schedule
April - October: Thursday - Monday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
November - March: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Works in all-weather types, may work weekends and odd hours for events, fills in when vacancies arise.
A Successful Candidate Should Have
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.
Responsibilities
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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.
Oversee overall park maintenance except for major construction projects.
Performs related work as required.
