Maintenance Team Supervisor

State of Montana•Great Falls, MT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Great Falls Maintenance Team Supervisor plays a key leadership role within the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division as part of the Region 4 maintenance team. Working closely with the Region 4 Maintenance Manager, Stewardship Bureau Chief, and regional staff, this position identifies maintenance needs, develops workflows for routine tasks, and helps set priorities for major maintenance projects in the Great Falls, Lewistown, and White Sulphur Springs areas. The supervisor provides direct oversight of Maintenance Worker I and II staff and ensures accurate and consistent keeping of maintenance activities. The supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, overseeing, and inspecting maintenance work across a wide range of facilities and infrastructure. This includes maintaining, repairing, and constructing buildings and structures; managing equipment fleets; and ensuring all work is completed in a proactive, sustainable manner. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with regional maintenance staff, recreation managers, biologists, game wardens, and other agency personnel. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. The supervisor must be skilled at building positive working relationships and applying effective supervisory and management principles.

Requirements

Understanding of weed management methods (chemical, biological, and mechanical) and ability to operate as a licensed applicator.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, and ServiceNow.
Working knowledge of general maintenance and construction practices, including carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical work, and engine repair.
Strong knowledge of safety protocols, traffic regulations, PPE use, proper towing procedures, and the ability to train staff accordingly.
Experience using and maintaining a range of tools and heavy/light construction equipment, along with the ability to train staff in equipment operation.
Demonstrating strong supervisory skills, including conducting employee performance reviews, implementing performance improvement plans, and supporting staff development.
Combination of education and experience equivalent to a 2-year degree/training in maintenance, Industrial Arts, Natural Resource Management, Engineering Technology, Mechanics, Land Management, or a related field and/or at least 5 years of general facilities experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled at building positive working relationships and applying effective supervisory and management principles.
Incumbent should be in good overall physical condition and possess sufficient outdoor skills to withstand the rigors and demands of outdoor work and to carry out duties effectively and safely.
Lifting 30-50 pounds is commonly required.

Nice To Haves

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides direct oversight of Maintenance Worker I and II staff and ensures accurate and consistent keeping of maintenance activities.
Plans, coordinates, oversees, and inspects maintenance work across a wide range of facilities and infrastructure.
Maintains, repairs, and constructs buildings and structures.
Manages equipment fleets.
Ensures all work is completed in a proactive, sustainable manner.
Oversees infrastructure such as vault latrines, historic structures, campgrounds, picnic shelters, docks, boat ramps, fences, paved and gravel roads, parking areas, and paved or aggregate trails.
Manages and executes service contracts, including verifying vendor licensing, insurance coverage, and compliance with all applicable requirements.
Oversees directional, informational, and interpretive signage and kiosks.
Oversees maintenance shop facilities and associated tools, equipment, and systems.
Oversees habitat-related maintenance including farming, tree planting, mowing, operation of large-scale irrigation systems, and noxious weed control.