Recreation Facility Maintenance Supervisor na City of Durango, CO

About the Department

As the Recreation Facility Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee the maintenance and repair of three Parks and Recreation facilities — the Recreation Center, Chapman Hill, and Durango Gymnastics. You will recruit, train, and support a team of maintenance and custodial staff, guide facility budgets, and develop maintenance and repair schedules that keep these community spaces safe, welcoming, and well cared for. This is a leadership role that combines people management, facility operations, and hands-on technical expertise.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

Position Duties

What You’ll Do in This Role: 

• Lead, direct, and support the maintenance team by assigning work, recruiting and training staff, monitoring performance, and contributing to development.
• Manage facility maintenance operations, including preparing and recommending operating and capital budgets, overseeing department purchasing, and managing supply inventory.
• Plan, schedule, and perform preventative maintenance on complex mechanical systems, including HVAC, boilers, pumps, and aquatics equipment to meet safety and code requirements.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair failures across all facility systems and mechanical equipment.
• Perform specialized trades work including plumbing (up to 10-inch PVC and 3-inch copper lines), electrical (up to 480 volts), carpentry, locksmithing, painting, welding, and tile work.
• Oversee and perform maintenance and repair of commercial fitness equipment.
• Coordinate and direct construction projects from initial design through completion.
• Operate and oversee equipment for snow removal and grounds maintenance, including landscaping, irrigation, and pest control.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs outside of regular business hours when required.

Minimum Qualifications

You Have:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Facility Management, Construction Management, Building or Mechanical Systems, Public Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in facility maintenance and supervision of employees.

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Provide strong leadership by mentoring your team with a focus on safety, training, and professional growth.
• Bring expertise in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems, including commercial aquatics, HVAC, and trades work such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and welding.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
• Communicate clearly, collaborate well with others, and deliver professional service to the community and City employees.
• Balance operational administration, including budgeting, procurement, and project documentation, with hands-on repair work.
  

Other Qualifications

What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. 
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan. 
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. 
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
• Free transit pass and family member discounts. 
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning. 
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.
  

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