PR1022 - PARK FACILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

City of Lawrence • Lawrence, KS

7d • $29 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and directs field crews responsible for the maintenance, repair, construction, and operation of city parks, athletic fields, pools, buildings, and other recreational facilities. The position assigns work, establishes schedules, inspects facilities, ensures quality and safety standards, and participates directly in maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, horticulture, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal park facilities and buildings including one (1) year of lead supervisory responsibility.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, motivate, and evaluate full-time, seasonal, and maintenance employees.
• Oversee grounds, buildings, athletic fields, pools, equipment, and facilities; perform and inspect maintenance and repairs.
• Schedule and delegate work, estimate labor and materials, monitor projects, and address deficiencies or major repair needs.
• Maintain tools, machinery, chemicals, and inventory; perform mechanical maintenance as needed.
• Read plans/blueprints, coordinate construction and repair projects, work with contractors and other departments, and ensure code compliance.
• Enforce safe work practices, maintain accident records, and ensure proper handling and documentation of chemicals and equipment.
• Respond to public questions and complaints regarding facility maintenance and take corrective action.
• Depending on assignment, oversee mowing, irrigation, pesticide application, cemetery maintenance, athletic field preparation, building/janitorial operations, pool maintenance and water quality, and snow removal.
• Participate directly in the maintenance duties performed by subordinate crews.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
• Caregiver Leave – 12 weeks paid leave
• Paid Time Off:12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
• Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED