Parks Maintenance Supervisor

 
Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday; 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; full-benefits

This specialized position will inspect park facilities for safety and needed repairs/ maintenance; schedule and supervise the maintenance of park buildings, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, park and County owned grounds, park service equipment and site amenities; and, in addition, will participate in the various construction, maintenance and repair tasks needed to assure that park areas and facilities are attractive, safe and in good working order.  Supervision and direction are given to skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers.  Supervision is received from the Parks Superintendent and/or the Park Manager.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.  For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.  

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan 
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. 

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Schedule and assign the work of park maintenance crews and issue crew assignments
• Coordinate tools, equipment, materials and supplies needed for projects
• Perform and/or supervise mowing operations; ballfield maintenance; trash and debris removal; minor plumbing and electrical repairs; tree and shrub care and removal; building maintenance and repair; regular vehicle inspection as well as preventive maintenance and care of vehicles, tools and equipment; etc.
• Construct (or supervise the construction of) park shelters, bridges, gates, water systems, park service equipment, site amenities, etc.
• Prepare specifications for quotes and monitor work of contractors
• Assist with practical aspects of park planning
• Perform and coordinate snow removal operations
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job 

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in parks and recreation operations, facility coordination, or program support, which must include at least 2 years of work experience supervising or managing staff
• Possession of a Maryland Commercial class A driver's license, or the equivalent out of state license (or possession of a valid automobile operator's license with ability to obtain the specified CDL within 120 days or hire)

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a bachelor’s degree with 1 year work experience as described above with 2 years' experience managing or supervising staff or associates degree with 3 years' work experience as described above with 2 years' experience managing or supervising staff.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

• Considerable knowledge of methods and procedures for maintaining parks and park facilities and equipment
• Knowledge of construction methods and procedures, ability to read plans and drawings, and ability to construct a variety of park structures and equipment
• Ability to repair and maintain park service equipment, buildings and site amenities
• Knowledge of hazards associated with the operation and care of various tools and equipment (e.g. trucks, mowers, chain saws, power tools, etc.) with knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and ability to enforce those practices
• Ability to effectively supervise and direct the work of others
• Effective written and spoken (English) communication skills including the ability to accurately compile and maintain records and reports
• Ability to use computer to input data (using County software) and retrieve information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
• Possession of Roadside Tree Care Expert, or the ability to obtain this certification within 2 years of hire 
• Possession of Maryland Professional Fertilizer Applicator, or the ability to obtain this certification within 2 years of hire
• Possession of a Maryland Professional Pesticide Applicator, or the ability to obtain within 2 years of hire

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Possession of Roadside Tree Care Expert certification
• Possession of Maryland Professional Fertilizer Applicator license
• Possession of a CDL-A license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to constantly sit, walk, climb, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift up to 20 pounds, push up to 40 pounds, pull up to 20 pounds, reach, and perform repetitive; occasionally lifts between 20-50 pounds, pushes over 40 pounds and pulls over 40 pounds and drives; and rarely lifts up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this position the employee is constantly working outdoors, walking on uneven terrain, working in dirty and dusty environments, and is required to wear protective equipment;  is frequently working in a noisy environment near machinery; occasionally is working indoors, in hot temperatures above 100 degrees and cold temperatures below 32 degrees and working with chemicals or fumes; and is rarely working at heights

• Available for a minimum of 3 mandatory Parks and Recreation events, and available for occasional weekend work or irregular hours as needed
• This position is considered essential and must be available on-call for snow removal and other emergency situations

 
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. A pre-employment DOT physical examination and drug test
4.  A pre-employment background investigation through a public records search  

Salary : $30 - $52