Facilities Supervisor

Village of Ruidoso•Ruidoso, NM

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Facilities Supervisor supervises and performs a wide variety of facility and building maintenance, some grounds and Main Street maintenance, and building activities for the Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Department. The role is responsible for day-to-day maintenance operations across Village-owned facilities and properties, including buildings, parks, cemeteries, sports fields, the lake, swimming pool, tennis courts, playground equipment, restrooms, rights of way, trails, pathways, and undeveloped parkland. The position supervises and schedules department employees and coordinates facility scheduling with the Parks Supervisor and Recreation Supervisor. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Parks and Recreation Director. The regular schedule is 40 hours per week and may be adjusted to meet department needs. Flexible or irregular schedules, extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, and being called in when needed may be required. The position is union-excluded and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The supervisor assists with employee hiring, discipline and performance evaluations; budget preparation and monitoring; purchasing; capital improvement projects; and vehicle and equipment maintenance. The role also supports special events and department programs as needed, coordinates equipment use with other Village departments, ensures customer service and a positive work environment, and maintains required records and employee timesheet processes. Work is primarily outdoors in all types of weather, with some office work, and includes travel for meetings, training, and related activities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Four years of full-time parks maintenance work, with at least three years in a supervisory position of foreman level or higher preferred.
Obtain aquatics certification (CPO) within two years of hire.
Obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within one year of hire.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to adapt to workplace changes and flexible work schedules.
Demonstrated personal computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Willingness to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with the agency's Drug Free Policy.
Ability to pass regular criminal history checks.
Valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of the appropriate classification and endorsement, as required.
Maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record and meet minimum insurability requirements; the Village will conduct MVR background checks.
Knowledge of department policies, goals, procedures, and Ruidoso Municipal Code provisions pertaining to parks, recreation, and cemeteries.
Knowledge of employee supervision and training principles and practices, and current methods and practices for park, building, and cemetery maintenance.
Ability to understand and interpret ordinances, regulations, standards, and guidelines; supervise and train employees; communicate in person, in writing, and by telephone; and maintain working relationships with the public and employees.
Knowledge of the use and application of pesticides.
Ability to manage daily departmental operations, balance duties, prioritize, meet deadlines, work under stress, and adapt to flexible schedules.
Ability to drive, including occasionally for long distances, and to travel by air as needed for training, conferences, and related activities, including overnight travel as required.
Ability to squat or bend regularly, walk long distances or for prolonged periods, and maintain the physical condition and stamina needed for assigned duties.
Ability to push, pull, lift, or move up to 25 pounds without assistance or 50 pounds with assistance.
Provide proof of required education and/or license or certification documentation if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

Four years of full-time parks maintenance work, with at least three years in a supervisory position of foreman level or higher (preferred).

Responsibilities

Supervise facility maintenance employees and custodians, including scheduling and overseeing their work.
Manage day-to-day facility and property maintenance operations, including building maintenance, custodial work, grounds, parks, sports fields, the lake, cemeteries, Main Street, restrooms, the swimming pool, tennis courts, playground equipment, rights of way, trails, pathways, undeveloped parkland, and other Village-owned property.
Coordinate scheduling of park facilities, including athletic fields, with the Parks Supervisor and Recreation Supervisor.
Assist the Parks and Recreation Director with employee hiring, termination, and disciplinary actions.
Complete and review performance evaluations for supervised staff at least annually, or more often if needed.
Identify potential job safety hazards and recommend ways to eliminate them.
Make recommendations during budget preparation and assist with monitoring the maintenance-program budget.
Assist with planning and completing capital improvement projects.
Manage department purchasing projects or procedures as needed; order materials, supplies, and equipment, and submit purchase requests for contract services.
Oversee vehicle and equipment maintenance and keep related maintenance and service records.
Assist with programs, special projects, department needs, and special events as needed.
Coordinate with other Village departments to use equipment.
Ensure excellent customer service, a productive and positive work environment, and confidentiality of customers and coworkers.
Ensure employees record actual hours worked and submit accurate timesheets on time.
Ensure on-the-job injuries are reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions.
Immediately report harassment concerns and report suspected fraud or abuse to the Parks and Recreation Director.
Notify the Director of Parks and Recreation of real or perceived department problems.
Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed, and perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.
Work during emergencies as required to support public safety and the delivery or restoration of vital services.