Skilled Maintenance Supervisor

Skilled Maintenance Supervisor

Salary

$83,924.44 - $100,749.63 Annually

Location

Recreation and Cultural Services - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18184

Division

Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Department

Park Maintenance Mechanical

Opening Date

04/28/2026

Closing Date

5/12/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Skilled Maintenance Supervisor - Parks Maintenance

About the Job: In this role, you will oversee a team of Skilled Maintenance Technicians across multiple skilled trades responsible for maintaining park infrastructure. The focus area for this team spans the entire Parks system and includes supervising plumbing, electrical systems, mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, spray grounds, pools, and heavy equipment operation within the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

Note: In this position you may be required to be on-call and to coordinate emergency/disaster situations.

Worksite Address: 1421 Recreation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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As a Skilled Maintenance Supervisor for our Parks Maintenance team, you will:

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff; direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for skilled maintenance, and repair services
• Prioritize, schedule and coordinate the operational activities of assigned staff, third party contractors, other divisions, outside agencies, and the public
• Assign work activities; monitor workflow; inspect, review, and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; and meet with staff to identify and resolve problems
• Develop and administer your assigned budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, projects, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; and implement adjustments
• Oversee and ensure compliance with city, county, state, and federal rules, regulations, and Park standards
• Research and order necessary materials and supplies
• Assign and track work through asset management program software
• Answer questions from citizens; resolve complaints, problems, and concerns
• Reconcile monthly billing and account management for assigned team and budget
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Maintenance methods and techniques related to spray-ground and pool operations, heavy equipment use, plumbing systems including backflow prevention and meter pits, electrical systems, and general equipment maintenance
• Equipment, materials, chemicals, and supplies used in facility maintenance
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Preventative maintenance requirements and life cycle best practices
• Work order and inventory management systems
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Ability to:

• Stay current on new trends, innovations, and technology specific to park infrastructure maintenance
• Oversee multiple projects and staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Read and respond to multiple emails daily
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Five (5) years of full-time facility repair or mechanical maintenance experience
• One year of administrator and/or supervisory experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Facility and mechanical maintenance experience in a municipal government setting
• Specialized technical training related to facility and mechanical maintenance
• Contract administration and oversight experience
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work
• Possess trade certification as a journeyman in any skilled trade or equivalent
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• Asset Management experience

Additional Information

Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov with any questions about this position

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, and walking or standing to a significant degree.

Environmental Conditions:

• Primary Work Environment - Office environment with travel from site to site and possible exposure to inclement weather conditions

• Extreme Temperature - Seasonally

• Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally

• Respiratory Hazards - Several times per month

• Noise and Vibrations - Several times per month

• Physical Hazards - Several times per month

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

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The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Do you have at least one year of administrator and/or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following experience do you have? Select all that apply.

• Facility and mechanical maintenance in a government setting
• Contract administration and oversight
• Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work
• Specialized technical training related to facility and mechanical maintenance
• Asset management
• None of the above

05

Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.

06

Do you possess a CPRP (Certified Park and Recreation Professional) certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov