Park Technician Supervisor

State of Maryland • Allegany, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, is recruiting Park Technician Supervisors for current vacancies and may use the eligible list to fill future vacancies in the same classification and function. The list will be maintained for one year. Vacancies may occur across the state.

This is a supervisory-level maintenance position in state parks and forests. The employee supervises and directs maintenance personnel, including lower-level Park Technicians and Park Technician Leads, and may lead skilled, unskilled, or semi-skilled employees, contractual staff, seasonal employees, and volunteers. The role is responsible for maintenance of park grounds, facilities, and equipment and may also support new facility work and other park operations. The position receives general supervision from a Park Maintenance Program Supervisor or another designated official, depending on the size of the park operation.

The employee provides written and verbal instructions, on-site supervision, and follow-up to maintenance personnel. Duties include general facility maintenance such as basic plumbing, minor electrical repairs, grounds maintenance, litter pickup, minor repairs, and cleaning restrooms, administrative buildings, and exhibit buildings. The position also prepares or reviews contract specifications, procures supplies and materials, tracks and administers warranty agreements, supervises contractors, and accepts projects for the Department of General Services.

The selected employee may assist with daily park operations, including opening and closing facilities, responding to visitor needs, and helping with special events. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required, as is responding to facility emergencies after hours. Some assignments may require a medical examination, residence in the assigned county, region, or park after permanent appointment, a valid heavy-equipment operator license, provision of an emergency telephone number, or training and certification as a water plant operator. Employees may be required to lift objects weighing 40 or more pounds.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Four years of experience in skilled maintenance or construction trades, such as electrical or plumbing work, or in maintenance of a park, forest, or wildlife facility.
• Education in forestry, wildlife biology, or park management from an accredited college or university may substitute at 30 credit hours per year of experience, for up to two years of required experience.
• Additional experience may substitute for required education at one year of experience for one year of education, up to four years of required education.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the specified equipment, facilities, and services classification or specialty codes may substitute year for year for the required experience.
• A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license is required for employees assigned duties involving operation of a motor vehicle.
• Some positions require a medical examination after an offer of employment to certify the ability to perform essential job functions.
• Upon permanent appointment, employees may be required to reside in the assigned county, region, or park.
• Some assignments may require a valid operator license for heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, payloaders, or tractors.
• Employees may be required to provide a telephone number listed in the agency telephone directory or on file with the Forest, Park and Wildlife Communications Center for emergencies.
• Employees may be required to attend training and become certified as a water plant operator.
• May be required to lift objects weighing 40 or more pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience multitasking and working independently.
• Experience repairing small equipment and performing basic vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to use a computer to complete forms and reports and use electronic mail.
• Ability to operate tractors and heavy machinery.
• Experience leading work crews or volunteer groups through project completion using verbal and written communications.
• Experience estimating staffing requirements and resource needs, procuring equipment and supplies, and completing other project management tasks.
• Experience supervising, scheduling, and evaluating work crews or volunteer groups.
• Operational experience in parks, including in response to emergencies or facility breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and direct maintenance personnel in carrying out maintenance duties, providing written and verbal instructions, on-site supervision, and follow-up.
• Supervise lower-level Park Technicians and Park Technician Leads and, as assigned, lead or supervise other employees, contractual staff, seasonal employees, and volunteers.
• Maintain park grounds, facilities, and equipment, including basic plumbing, minor electrical repairs, grounds maintenance, litter pickup, minor facility repairs, and cleaning.
• Assist with new facilities and perform maintenance work.
• Prepare or review contract specifications, procure supplies and materials, track and administer warranty agreements, supervise contractors, and accept projects for the Department of General Services.
• Assist with day-to-day park operations, including opening and closing facilities, addressing visitor needs, and supporting special events as required.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays and respond to facility emergencies after hours when required.

What This Job Offers

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