Facilities and Construction Supervisor

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an experienced and motivated Facilities and Construction Supervisor to lead the maintenance, repair, and construction of park infrastructure throughout Arlington's park system. This position oversees daily facilities maintenance and construction operations, supporting the Division's network of parks, playgrounds, spraygrounds, athletic facilities, and other public amenities. This position supervises two (2) direct reports and provides leadership to skilled trades teams performing electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, welding, fencing, lighting, small engine repair, and athletic court maintenance. They will also serve as the Division's technical lead for park construction projects, partnering with planning, engineering, contractors, and operations staff to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
At least three (3) years of trades work that includes responsibility for providing leadership to other trades workers and/or managing trades projects within the facility and construction management field
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences
Experience resolving conflicts and building effective working relationships with diverse staff, contractors, and community members
Possess the technical ability to read and interpret landscape plans, blueprints, and engineering drawings related to park facilities, construction projects, and infrastructure improvements
Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver’s license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record.
Employee must maintain a driving record in good standing at all times during employment.
Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing parks, recreation facilities, municipal infrastructure, or capital construction projects, including supervising staff, contractors, or construction crews
Experience in one or more skilled trades or maintenance disciplines, such as construction management, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding, athletic facility maintenance, or playground and park infrastructure maintenance
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and as-built drawings
Knowledge of playground, sprayground, and athletic field or court lighting systems, with experience using asset and maintenance management systems preferred
Professional certifications related to facilities management, construction management, playground safety, or the building trades

Responsibilities

Overseeing the operations, maintenance, repair, and improvement of park facilities and infrastructure, including restrooms, playgrounds, spraygrounds, pavilions, athletic courts, lighting systems, fencing, and other park amenities
Planning, prioritizing, and coordinating maintenance activities by developing work schedules, assigning tasks through Cartegraph, and monitoring operational performance to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery
Managing operating and non-operating budgets, responding to internal and external inquiries, and monitoring key performance metrics to support effective division operations
Leading park construction and capital improvement projects by reviewing construction documents, coordinating with engineers, architects, contractors, and County staff, and overseeing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation
Conducting site inspections to ensure construction and maintenance activities comply with applicable standards, specifications, and safety requirements
Supervising staff and providing operational leadership for skilled trades personnel performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding, fencing, lighting, and other maintenance and construction activities
Establishing work priorities, managing staff performance, and promoting a culture of safety, customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Overseeing the inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement, and lifecycle management of Arlington County's playgrounds and spraygrounds to ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements
Assisting with emergency response planning, weather-related operations, and snow and ice control activities affecting park facilities and infrastructure
Performing other duties as assigned