Maintenance Team Supervisor

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

6h • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• 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 maintenance experience.
• Understanding of weed management methods (chemical, biological, and mechanical).
• 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, and proper towing procedures.
• Experience using and maintaining a range of tools and heavy/light construction equipment.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Good overall physical condition.
• Sufficient outdoor skills to withstand the rigors and demands of outdoor work.
• Ability to carry out duties effectively and safely.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at building positive working relationships.
• Ability to apply effective supervisory and management principles.

Nice To Haves

• Frequent travel required.
• Working conditions in a field setting.
• Overnight travel required.
• Working outdoors in all seasons.
• Working in unpredictable and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, overseeing, and inspecting maintenance work across a wide range of facilities and infrastructure.
• Maintaining, repairing, and constructing buildings and structures.
• Managing equipment fleets.
• Ensuring all work is completed in a proactive, sustainable manner.
• Managing and executing service contracts, including verifying vendor licensing, insurance coverage, and compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Providing direct oversight of Maintenance Worker I and II staff.
• Ensuring accurate and consistent keeping of maintenance activities.
• Identifying maintenance needs.
• Developing workflows for routine tasks.
• Setting priorities for major maintenance projects.
• Training staff on equipment operation, safety protocols, traffic regulations, and PPE use.
• Conducting employee performance reviews.
• Implementing performance improvement plans.
• Supporting staff development.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association) may be applicable.
• Statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2026 (may be eligible).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree