Building and Grounds Supervisor II
About The Position
Dead Horse Point State Park is hiring a Building and Grounds Supervisor II to oversee maintenance and repair of park facilities and systems, helping ensure the park remains safe, functional, and welcoming to visitors. The role maintains buildings and grounds, campgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms, housing units, water systems, park vehicles, and equipment. It also manages culinary and secondary water systems and waste and wastewater systems, including driving the park’s water truck. The position supervises one part-time maintenance employee and up to twelve seasonal volunteer camp hosts, and plans projects by estimating costs, coordinating resources, and communicating with vendors and contractors. This is an in-office/on-site, full-time position at Dead Horse Point State Park near Moab, Utah. Traditional park housing is not provided; a full-hookup RV site may be available. The position includes work during evenings, weekends, and holidays and may require reporting to the park for emergency repairs on an otherwise non-working day. A criminal history check is required. The position offers a full benefits package, with paid leave and comprehensive insurance options noted in the posting.
Requirements
- A Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement is required; applicants may be considered if they can obtain the certification by the time of hire.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, sewer, and water systems.
- Experience with small engine maintenance and repair.
- Ability to work as part of a team and maintain regular communication with management, subordinates, and coworkers.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and walk up to one mile on uneven terrain.
- May need to stand, walk over rough surfaces, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds recurrently or for long periods.
- Complete required State of Utah training, including Defensive Driving, Security Awareness, PCI, and Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Ethics training.
- Agency-provided emergency medical and de-escalation training may also be required.
- Successfully pass a criminal history check.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising staff, including delegating tasks and evaluating performance.
- Understanding of facility operations, construction, and maintenance principles and practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge and experience with complex water and sewer systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair park buildings and grounds, including campgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms, housing units, and water systems.
- Maintain and repair the park fleet of OHVs and golf carts.
- Manage culinary and secondary water systems and waste and wastewater systems.
- Drive the park’s water truck.
- Directly supervise one part-time maintenance employee and up to twelve seasonal volunteer camp hosts.
- Operate and repair park equipment and ensure it remains in good working condition.
- Plan and manage projects, including estimating costs, coordinating resources, and communicating with vendors and contractors.
- Work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and respond to emergency repair call-ins when needed.
Benefits
- Full benefits package, including paid leave and comprehensive insurance options.
- Job stability within a well-established organization.
- Career growth and leadership development opportunities.
- Meaningful work supporting the community and organizational goals.
- Supportive, cooperative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
